Trainee Workshop Technician

STATS Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a technician in Kintore to survey, assemble, and test tools. The role requires a mechanical trade background with knowledge in pressure testing techniques. Candidates should possess strong technical abilities, be a team player, and commit to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Competent in engineering drawings and assembly pressure testing.
• Completion of relevant engineering certifications preferred.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support in surveying, disassembling, repairing, and testing tools.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Liaise with supervisors on material and safety issues.

Skills

Understanding engineering drawings

Assembly/testing techniques

Safe use of inspection tools

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

Mechanical trade knowledge

Job description

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK

June 2025

Job Purpose

To survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, assemble and test various STATS tools and equipment as well as operating various tools in a safe manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times. The candidate will hold experience with electrical/mechanical biased with role suitable for third year apprentice or following recent completion of apprenticeship.

Directly Reports To

• Workshop Supervisor

external relationships

• Clients / Suppliers
  

Along with

• Stores Material Coordinator, Trainees, Apprentices and Technicians

Main Responsibilities

• To support in the survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, assemble and test tools/equipment to standards/procedures set out by STATS & STATS customers/clients.
• Work to and maintain a high standard of quality to the STATS products and services.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to protect all colleagues, visitors and clients on site.
• To carry out the movement of material/equipment within the shop area.
• To ensure that all defect to material, components or equipment is reported to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure all relevant drawing’s, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
• Aid in the proposal and introduction of new assembly and testing techniques to improve productivity or safety.
• To liaise with the Senior Technician on any issues arising.
• To report any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
• To work within STATS standards and company procedures at all times.
• Involved in Environmental, Health & Safety issues.
• Any other duties required by the Workshop Supervisor.
• Aid in the creation of risk assessments as and when required.
• Liaison with the Workshop Supervisor and Workshop Team Leader on any material, customer/project issues.
• Help in the proposal and introduction of new safety equipment.
• To maintain sufficient material & stock levels in the store.
• To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.
  
  

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paper work is completed.

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
  
  

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• Competent level of understanding in: engineering drawings, engineering terminologies and assembly and pressure testing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
• The use of assembly and test equipment and test tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to use inspection equipment.
• Full understanding of various methods of assembly and testing.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Skill in planning methods of assembly and testing.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONs

• Mechanical trade with good all-round understanding of assembly and pressure testing techniques.
• Completion of SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and National Certification qualification and/or working towards Higher National Certificate.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work as part of a small focused team.
• Flexibility and shift working on occasions required.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to use lifting equipment effectively.
• Understanding of environment and health & safety.
  
  

Additional Note:

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.