Workshop Assistant

Rope and Sling Specialists; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave

Birthday off

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Career progression

Annual appraisals

Overtime pay

Job summary

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) is one of the UK’s leading independent lifting equipment engineering companies. We operate a nationwide workshop and field service, providing sales, hire, inspection, testing and training across a growing team.

The Workshop Assistant role is full-time and permanent with competitive pay and opportunities for pay rises after passing courses. We offer a clear career pathway, annual appraisals and enhanced overtime rates reflecting performance.

Qualifications

• Hands on, mechanically minded individual with a proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong practical skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing lifting gear knowledge.
• Good communication within a workshop and with engineers.
• Long-term career intent in the lifting industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop organisation, stock and safety standards.
• Assist lifting engineers with prep of equipment for orders and site work.
• Assist with inspection, testing, repair and assembly of lifting gear.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Participate in structured training and courses to build skills and knowledge.

Skills

Hands on

Mechanically minded

Attention to detail

Practical problem solving

Team player with communication

Job description

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) is one of the UK’s largest independent lifting equipment engineering companies. With 10 sites nationwide and more planned, we’re expanding fast.

Built on honesty, integrity, and dedication, we’ve grown from a local supplier into a full-service lifting gear provider; offering sales, hire, inspection, testing and training.

Over the past 12 years, we’ve invested heavily in advanced systems, IT and our hire fleet to deliver world-class service and empower our growing team of 100+ staff.

As we continue to grow, RSS remains synonymous with exceptional service and a relentless focus on delivering quality to our varied customer base.

The role:

• Workshop assistant
• Full-time and permanent
• Competitive pay
• Pay rise incentives for passing courses

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining workshop organisation, stock and safety standards
• Supporting lifting engineers with the preparation of lifting equipment for customer orders and site work
• Assisting with the inspection, testing, repair and assembly of lifting gear
• Follow all health and safety procedures inc wearing PPE
• Taking part in structured training and courses to build your skills and knowledge

About you:

• Hands on, mechanically minded and eager to learn
• Good attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Enjoys practical work and problem-solving
• Team player with good communication skills
• A desire to build a long-term career in the Lifting industry

Benefits for you:

• 31 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Never work on your birthday
• Bonus scheme, rewarding team contributions when profit goals are met
• Generous pension scheme (enrolled after 3 months)
• Progression opportunities and annual appraisals
• Clear career pathway and pay-related incentives
• Overtime at an enhanced rate

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, and beliefs.

Please be aware that due to anticipated high interest in this role, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline. Early applications are encouraged.