Workshop Assistant

Archer; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a full-time permanent Workshop Labourer to join our Well Services Team in Altens, Aberdeen. The role involves packing, unpacking, loading and unloading, and general yard/workshop duties, including painting and basic maintenance.

You will support stock control, assist Workshop Technicians, and operate forklifts to move goods between stores and yards while ensuring safe handling and COSHH compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical trade training recognised by industry.
• Forklift B1 and B2 licences.
• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining stores, yard, and workshop areas.
• Safe handling and storage of materials per COSHH/MSDS.
• Delivery, packing/unpacking of equipment and goods.
• Operate forklifts and assist in stock checks.
• Paint and general workshop duties as required.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Understanding of HSE requirements

Education

Technical trade training recognised by industry

Tools

Forklift B1 licence

Forklift 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