Workshop Assistant: Lifting Gear Prep & Growth

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd; 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 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.