Workshop Assistant

Archer UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Surface Solutions in Aberdeen is seeking a full-time Workshop Labourer to support the Well Services Team in Altens. You will handle packing, unpacking, loading, unloading, and general workshop/yard duties, with emphasis on safe operations.

Responsibilities include stock checks, equipment maintenance, and forklift operation. Basic literacy and numeracy are required, with technical trade training and forklift licences preferred.

Qualifications

• HSE knowledge specific to oil and gas operations.
• Basic numeracy and literacy requirements for stock checks and paperwork.
• Technical trade training recognised by industry is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain safe store, yard and workshop areas and equipment.
• Ensure safe storage of materials and COSHH/MSDS compliance.
• Move goods and materials to delivery areas and bases.
• Keep yard and stores tidy to support efficient service delivery.
• Perform maintenance on Surface Solutions equipment as needed.
• Assist with stock checks and stock evaluation with workshop staff.
• Carry out general yard duties, assembly, painting, and admin tasks as required.
• Operate company forklifts and vehicles for deliveries and collections.
• Handle packing/unpacking of Surface Solutions product lines.
• Follow all operating procedures and guidelines.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Technical trade training recognised by industry

Forklift B1/B2 licence

Job description

Due to growth, we are currently looking for a full time permanent Workshop Labourer to work within our busy Well Services Team in Altens, Aberdeen.

The Workshop Labourer’s role is to provide a safe and professional service for the stores and yard concerning the packing, unpacking, loading, and unloading duties. The Labourer is also expected to perform general yard duties and workshop assistance such as painting etc.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

• Cleaning and maintenance of a safe and efficient store, yard, workshop area and associated equipment under the Surface Solutions equipment inventory.
• Safe and secure storage of materials and equipment, both in yards and stores area ensuring COSHH and MSDS requirements are met.
• Safe and efficient movement and delivery of goods and materials to dedicated delivery areas or bases from Surface Solutions designated operating areas.
• Maintain an efficient yard and stores area to provide an efficient service delivery through organisation and control of tidiness of workshop and yard areas.
• Perform maintenance on Surface Solutions equipment as necessary.
• Assist in stock control and evaluation of stock holding with Workshop Technicians and Workshop Supervisor including stock checks.
• General yard duties concerning the basic assembly, labour, and painting including stores and admin duties when required.
• Driving company forklifts and vehicles.
• Deliveries and collections as required.
• Packing and unpacking of Surface Solutions product line equipment.
• Follow all necessary operating procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

• Have had technical trade training recognised by industry
• Forklift B1 and B2 licence

Experience

• Understanding of the HSE requirements in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Basic numeracy and literacy