Workshop Site Services Technician

Selwood Limited; Hixon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading privately-owned pumping company in Hixon seeks a Workshop Site Services Technician. You'll support daily operations, ensuring safety and quality in painting and refurbishment tasks. Ideal candidates possess mechanical aptitude and a commitment to quality work, with relevant qualifications in paint repair. Comprehensive benefits and overtime eligibility offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Eligible for overtime pay

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance protection

Employee discount scheme

Support for development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting and coating is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Assist with painting and surface preparation to high standards.
• Promote safe working practices and participate in continuous improvement.
• Coordinate yard operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Qualification in paint repair or similar

NVQ Level 2 or above in Engineering

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift truck

Job description

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

About the Role

As Workshop Site Services Technician, you'll support the daily operations of the Workshop Services function at the Hixon, Stafford, Equipment Refurbishment Centre. This includes hands‑on involvement in blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations, and general site support.

You’ll ensure that all tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, to meet weekly production targets and contribute to the overall success of the site.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and surface preparation of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, and finishing, in an efficient and economic manner and to the required Quality Level, in line with internal procedures.
• To ensure that all parts and assemblies to be painted are safely loaded and secured to trolleys, trestles, or other supports and that no parts are left free standing without a recognised means of support or restraint (i.e. lifting frames support feet).
• Assist with general tasks such as cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication, final test, inspection and approval of pumps.
• To use all personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator / air fed mask, goggles, gloves, protective clothing etc. ensuring that it is checked on a regular basis and maintained accordingly and that any faulty PPE is reported and replaced immediately.
• Promote safe working practices as per company processes, and when identified, record near misses on the internal Health and Safety system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the site services function.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure site standards and production targets are maintained.
• Yard coordination and handling of materials.
• Keep the yard and workshops in a clean, tidy, and organised state at all times, ensuring equipment is accessible when needed.
• Assist fitting staff when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, both in the depot or on‑site.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• A qualification in paint repair (or similar), or previous experience in industrial painting and coating would be beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience as a spray painter with proven experience of spraying to an excellent standard is desirable, but not essential.
• Practical knowledge of preparation of surfaces and application of different paint types, coating thickness etc is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, while recognising overall impact and role to play within the Refurbishment Centre Team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality, with a passion for delivering high quality workmanship.
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and safety, and Quality standards and procedures, including COSHH standards, as relevant to workshop safety procedures.

Preferred

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Engineering, Fabrication, or a related field.
• Basic fabrication and welding skills.
• Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.
• Previous experience in a similar labour‑intensive role is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in the pump hire or construction industry is a plus.

What we can do for you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

Competitive salary

Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)

25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays

Holiday buying (up to an additional week)

Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

Life assurance protection at 3 x salary

Employee discount scheme (discounts / vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)

Support for development and training

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments