Hands-On Lab & Test Setup Assistant

TUV SUD Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Group Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing support

Hybrid/home-working option

Company car / car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

TÜV SÜD UK is seeking a practical, hands-on labourer to support engineers and fitters in building and dismantling test setups and handling customers' equipment. No lab experience is required, as training will be provided and you’ll learn on the job.

You will use hand tools, move heavy equipment safely, and assist with pumps, valves and pipes maintenance, while keeping the workspace tidy and compliant with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on role such as workshop, factory, construction, maintenance or warehouse work.
• Comfortable using hand tools and doing physical work.
• Safety-conscious and happy to follow procedures.
• Reliable, organised and takes pride in a tidy job.

Responsibilities

• Help build and dismantle test setups made from pipework, valves and meters.
• Fit and remove customers' equipment before and after testing.
• Get tools, bolts, seals and parts ready for each job.
• Move heavy equipment safely, using cranes and forklifts once trained.
• Help with routine maintenance on pumps, valves and pipes.
• Help check for leaks and pressure-test pipework under supervision.
• Spot and report damage or faults.
• Keep workshops and test areas clean and organised.
• Fill in simple checklists and records.

Skills

Hands-on labour

Hand tools

Team player

Safety conscious

Willing to learn

Tools

Forklift tickets

Crane tickets

Slinging tickets

Basic drawings reading

Job description

TÜV SÜD UK is seeking a practical, hands-on labourer to support engineers and fitters in building and dismantling test setups and handling customers' equipment. No lab experience is required, as training will be provided and you’ll learn on the job.

You will use hand tools, move heavy equipment safely, and assist with pumps, valves and pipes maintenance, while keeping the workspace tidy and compliant with safety procedures.