Portable Workshop Technician

Chubb Deutschland GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fire safety organization is seeking a Workshop Technician to lead a team of workshop technicians. Key responsibilities include supervising daily operations, ensuring compliance, and managing stock control. Applicants should have leadership skills and ideally experience in fire equipment servicing. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression opportunities

Employee discount platform access

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Motivated and hands-on Workshop Technician interested in leading a team.
• Familiarity with fire protection equipment servicing is highly desirable.
• Willingness to participate in workshop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work alongside a team of workshop technicians.
• Oversee daily workshop operations ensuring efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stock control management

Focus on quality and safety

Job description

Portable workshop Technician / Supervisor

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Workshop Technician who is interested/capable in becoming a Workshop Supervisor to lead a team of 2 workshop technicians.

Future Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise and work alongside a team of 2 workshop technicians.
• Oversee daily workshop operations to ensure workplace efficiency and high-quality standards.
• Ensure all processes comply with Australian Standards
• Oversee stock control, including ordering consumables and maintaining stock levels for service needs.
• Develop and implement efficient workplace procedures to optimize productivity.
• Liaise regularly with the store person, other supervisors, and portable technicians regarding stock and production needs.
• Assist with internal and external ISO audit processes.
• Complete internal invoicing, purchase ordering, and maintain associated documentation.
• Maintain production registers and all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Stock management and deliveries to offsite storage site.
• Uphold workplace health and safety standards.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a small team.
• Good understanding of Australian Standards relevant to fire equipment servicing (training provided if required).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage stock control processes effectively.
• Competent with internal invoicing, purchase ordering, and general administration.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Experience

• Previous experience in a workshop or production environment, preferably in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Familiarity with fire protection equipment servicing is highly desirable but not essential (training will be provided).
  

Additional Information

• This is a working role — applicants must be willing to actively participate in workshop tasks as needed.
• On-the-job training will be provided to ensure a clear understanding of compliance and workplace expectations.
• This position will transition from a workshop technician to supervisor role as you replace our current supervisor, who will be retiring at the end of 2025.
  

What we will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay, with a tool of a Trade Vehicle.
• The opportunity to progress your career with a global name in the fire safety industry.
• Working for a global organisation which brings job stability and where you are treated like family
• Join a supportive and enthusiastic team environment, with a great culture.
• Access to Chubb Hub – an employee discount platform with access to hundreds of discounts from health, groceries, electronics and more.
  

Apply now to see where Chubb can take your career. All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. This includes First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and all cultural and language background

Each listing including the job title, location, brief
description, and a link to a page with more details.