Workshop Engineer

Rubix UKII; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking a skilled engineer/technician to join our Engineering team. You will handle production and repair of valve assemblies using a range of equipment, with competency sign-off after training.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining test certificates and production records, and adhering to quality, safety and environmental procedures. You will work in a collaborative environment and keep work areas tidy.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and follow specifications.
• Maintain accurate test certificates and records.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and risk assessments.
• Operate power tools and workshop machinery with training.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces meeting ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Production and repair of valve assemblies using equipment with training sign-off.
• Operate abrasive wheels and air tools.
• Use low/high-pressure valve test rigs and machining equipment.
• Operate lathes and milling machines.
• Use hand tools, lapping machine, ultrasonic parts cleaner, shot blaster.
• Read engineering drawings and use measurement equipment.
• Manage tool and equipment organisation.
• Ensure compliance with PPE and quality management systems.

Skills

Time management

Record keeping

Quality and safety

PPE adherence

Tool organisation

Reading drawings

Tools

Valve test rigs

Lathes

Milling machine

Shot blaster

Overhead crane

Measuring equipment

Job description

Our Engineering team at Rubix plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Production and Repair of Valve assemblies utilising the following equipment subject to training / experience competency sign -off
• Abrasive Wheels + other air tools
• Low- & High-Pressure Valve Test Rigs
• Lathes
• Milling Machine
• Hand Power Tools
• Lapping Machine
• Metal washer
• Ultrasonic parts cleaner
• Shot Blaster
• Hand Tools
• Overhead Crane
• Reading of Engineering Drawings
• Measuring Equipment

Key Skills

• Effective use of time and prioritisation of work in accordance with instructions from management.
• Maintaining accurate records (Test Certificates, work signoffs MRP records, production notes)
• To undertake any other duties as may be required which are appropriate to the role and competency of the employee.
• Follow policies and procedures in conjunction with quality management system.
• To be aware of and adhere to all health and safety requirements relevant to your work set out by Rubix, and following all company risk assessments and method statements.
• Always wearing all appropriate PPE in accordance with company Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure that the workplace areas are kept clear, clean and tidy - high standard of housekeeping. All ISO 14001 environmental requirements are met.
• Undertake any training courses assigned to you by management to be competent in your role.
• Organisation and maintenance of all tools and equipment.