R&D Technician

Vertiv; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is looking for a Workshop Technician in Redhill, UK. The successful candidate will provide essential technical support and maintenance for workshop facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency. Key responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, providing technical assistance to users, and managing workshop operations. Strong mechanical skills and relevant vocational qualifications are required for this role. Join Vertiv for a hands-on opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical processes and workshop tools.
• Ability to read instructions and diagrams for machinery.
• Potential for specialized areas such as welding and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks, repairs, and maintenance on machinery and tools.
• Assist users with equipment and design principles.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain compliance.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with management for purchasing.
• Prepare workshop equipment for tests and manage cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical processes experience

Proficiency with hand and machine tools

Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Vocational qualifications in engineering

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Tig welder

Band saw

Pneumatic pressure testers

Job description

Job Description

Workshop Technician

Location: Edenbridge/Redhill, UK

Provide essential technical support, maintenance, and operational readiness for workshop facilities, equipment, and tools, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for users.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery and tools; arrange for external repairs when needed.
• Technical Support: Assist and advise users on equipment use, design principles, material selection, and safe practices, offering one-on-one or group guidance.
• Workshop Operations: Prepare and set up equipment for tests, manage tool maintenance systems, maintain cleanliness, and ensure high standards of workshop practice.
• Health & Safety: Enforce safety rules, report hazards, maintain risk assessments, and ensure compliance.
• Stock Management: Monitor and maintain levels of consumables, materials, and components, liaising with management for purchasing.
• Fabrication: Manufacture components, pipe assemblies and test pieces as required for projects or research. Use of workshop tools such as Tig welder, band saw, pneumatic pressure testers and other hand tools.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Hands‑on experience with mechanical processes, workshop tools, and machinery.
• Technical: Proficiency with hand and machine tools; ability to read instructions/diagrams; potential for specialized areas (e.g., pressure tests, electrical installations and welding).
• Safety: Strong understanding and adherence to Health & Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Organizational: Ability to manage stock, logs, and prioritize tasks.
• Education: Relevant vocational qualifications (e.g., in engineering) and GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English required.