Workshop Site Services Technician

Selwood Limited; Hixon; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Holiday buying

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

EAP & mental health support

Employee referral scheme

Résumé du poste

Workdry International Ltd. is seeking a skilled Workshop Site Services Technician for our Specialist Repair Centre in Hixon, Stafford. You will support daily workshop operations, including blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard coordination and general site tasks.

The role requires experience with fabrication tooling, surface preparation and painting, and a practical, hands-on approach. You will work closely with other departments to maintain standards and production targets, while

Qualifications

• Experience performing fabrication/work with fabrication tooling and equipment.
• Spray painting experience is desirable but not essential.
• Practical knowledge of surface preparation and coatings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a refurbishment centre team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsabilités

• Carry out painting and surface preparation of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, and finishing.
• Fabrication and welding to manufacture, modify and repair items and components.
• Ensure parts and canopy assemblies are safely mounted/unmounted and secured for transport.
• Assist with cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication, final test, inspection and approval of pumps.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain site standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the site services function.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet production targets.
• Coordinate yard and handle materials; keep workshops tidy and accessible.
• Assist fitting staff with lifting, moving, and site tasks as required.

Connaissances

Fabrication experience

Painting/spray painting

Mechanical aptitude

COSHH & safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Formation

NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering or Fabrication

Outils

Guillotine

Plasma Cutter

Steel Benders

Pillar Drills

Grinders

Description du poste

Our Business

Workdry International is the UK’s leading provider of water pumps and industrial wastewater treatment products and services. The company operates under two complementary trading businesses and is the holding company for Selwood Ltd and Siltbuster Ltd.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting‑edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.

About the Role

We are looking for a Workshop Site Services Technician to join the team based at our Specialist Repair Centre in Hixon, Stafford. You'll support the daily operations of the Workshop Services function at the Repair Centre. This includes hands‑on involvement in blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations, and general site support.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and surface preparation of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, and finishing.
• Carry out fabrication / welding activities to manufacture, modify and repair items and components, including cutting, measuring, and joining metal pieces/structures.
• To ensure that all parts and canopy assemblies are safely mounted/unmounted to their bases or secured to trolleys, trestles for transport.
• Assist with general tasks such as cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication, final test, inspection and approval of pumps.
• Promote safe working practices.
• 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, i.e. lifting, moving, both in the depot or on‑site.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of performing fabrication/work activities to a high standard and using different fabrication tooling and equipment, including Guillotine, Plasma Cutter, Steel Benders, Pillar Drills, Grinders & Tapping.
• 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.
• Beneficial, but not essential is NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering, Fabrication or Paint Repair (or similar).
• Experience in the pump hire or construction industry is a plus.
• Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.

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.

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