Hands-On Workshop Fabrication & Paint Technician

Workdry International Ltd; Hixon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance 3x salary

Employee discount scheme

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Workdry International Ltd based in Hixon is seeking a Workshop Site Services Technician to support the daily operations at the Specialist Repair Centre. You will be hands-on with blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations and general site support.

Key tasks include canopy painting, fabricating and welding components, ensuring safe mounting and transport, and assisting with pump testing and inspections. A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Fabrication/welding to modify/repair items and components.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and surface prep of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, finishing.
• Fabrication/welding to manufacture, modify and repair items; cutting, measuring and joining metal pieces.
• Ensure canopy assemblies are safely mounted/unmounted to bases or transported.
• Assist with cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication; final test and inspection of pumps.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering, Fabrication or Paint Repair

Tools

Guillotine

Plasma Cutter

Steel Benders

Pillar Drills

Grinders

Tapping

Job description

Workdry International Ltd based in Hixon is seeking a Workshop Site Services Technician to support the daily operations at the Specialist Repair Centre. You will be hands-on with blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations and general site support.

Key tasks include canopy painting, fabricating and welding components, ensuring safe mounting and transport, and assisting with pump testing and inspections. A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn are essential.