Technical Operative

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Edinburgh seeks a skilled Technical Operative to maintain and improve public spaces. This active role involves installing and repairing street furniture, conducting groundworks, and using power tools. Candidates should have workshop experience, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant certifications. Join us to help keep the city safe and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Practical skills in joinery, metalwork, or general engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair, installation and refurbishment of street furniture and park infrastructure.
• Carry out groundworks, fencing and joinery tasks.
• Support the manufacture of new items and components.

Skills

Workshop experience

Knowledge of street furniture

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Street Works certification

Tools

Excavators

Forklifts

Job description

Technical Operative - Blacksmiths Workshop & Street Infrastructure

Location: Edinburgh

Hours: Monday to Friday, (36 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £15.53 per hour

Duration: Temporary ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

Driver's licence required for this role!

Pertemps are looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Operative to join our Client's Blacksmiths Workshop team, helping maintain and improve street furniture, parks, housing infrastructure and other essential public spaces. If you enjoy practical work, problem-solving, and making a visible difference in your community, this role could be perfect for you.

About the Role

As part of a specialist team, you'll support Blacksmiths and other trades in the installation, repair and maintenance of:

• Street furniture
• Parks and greenspace infrastructure
• Housing and public safety equipment
• Railings, fencing and playground installations
• Roads, pavements and associated groundworks

Your work will help keep local public spaces safe, functional and attractive for residents and visitors.

What You'll Do

• Assist with repair, installation and refurbishment of street furniture and park infrastructure
• Carry out groundworks, fencing and simple joinery/engineering tasks
• Support the manufacture of new items and components
• Remove damaged or vandalised structures, including play equipment
• Install railings, signposts, handrails and other structures
• Work on building repairs, emergency call-outs and countryside/walkway maintenance
• Erect scaffolding and prepare areas for events and public installations
• Operate plant machinery (e.g. excavators, telehandlers, forklifts) if trained
• Complete risk assessments and follow safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a workshop environment
• Strong knowledge of installing, inspecting and repairing street furniture
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Practical skills in joinery, metalwork, or general engineering
• Ability to plan work, solve problems and work flexibly
• Good communication skills
• Street Works (Signing, Lighting & Guarding) certification
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation
• Abrasive wheels, PASMA, forklift, gas equipment safety or other relevant certificates (desirable)

This is an active, hands-on outdoor role. You'll be working across a variety of locations in all weather conditions and sometimes in confined, noisy or dusty environments. The job involves physical tasks, working at height, lifting heavy items, and using power tools and machinery.

If you're practical, adaptable and take pride in quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep your city moving, safe, and well-maintained