Workshop Site Services Technician

Workdry International Ltd; Hixon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance 3x salary

Employee discount scheme

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Workdry International Ltd based in Hixon is seeking a Workshop Site Services Technician to support the daily operations at the Specialist Repair Centre. You will be hands-on with blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations and general site support.

Key tasks include canopy painting, fabricating and welding components, ensuring safe mounting and transport, and assisting with pump testing and inspections. A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Fabrication/welding to modify/repair items and components.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and surface prep of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, finishing.
• Fabrication/welding to manufacture, modify and repair items; cutting, measuring and joining metal pieces.
• Ensure canopy assemblies are safely mounted/unmounted to bases or transported.
• Assist with cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication; final test and inspection of pumps.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering, Fabrication or Paint Repair

Tools

Guillotine

Plasma Cutter

Steel Benders

Pillar Drills

Grinders

Tapping

Job description

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.
  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.
  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.

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we have 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
• 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