Workshop Technician

WES; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Flexible career development

Holiday Allowance

Job summary

WES is seeking a Workshop Technician to join our workshop in Basingstoke on a permanent basis. You’ll be working with established teams to assist in our continued successful delivery of projects across the UK for clients in the water industry.

The role involves manufacturing, fabrication and assembly of mechanical equipment, as well as the installation of PVC, PP, PE and PVDF pipework systems. Reading engineering drawings and ensuring RAMS compliance are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering would be desirable but is not essential.
• Proven experience in mechanical installation or assembly is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety processes and procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence required to operate across sites.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, fabricate, and assemble test a range of mechanical equipment, including dosing skids and kiosks.
• Fabrication, assembly and installation of PVC, PP, PE and PVDF pipework systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and installation layouts to ensure work is completed accurately and to specification.
• Work safely in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and health & safety legislation, maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Undertake other duties to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Mechanical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Health & Safety processes

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Due to continued growth, WES, part of the RSE Group, is looking for a Workshop Technician to join us on a permanent basis at our workshop in Basingstoke. You’ll be working with established teams to assist in our continued successful delivery of projects across the UK for our clients within the Water industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Manufacture, fabricate, and assemble test a range mechanical equipment, including chemical dosing skids, kiosks and associated plant.
• Fabrication, assembly and installation of PVC, PP, PE and PVDF pipework systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and installation layouts to ensure work is completed accurately and to specification.
• Work safely in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and health & safety legislation, maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and your skill set to support the successful delivery of projects.

What Do You Need?

• NVQ, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering would be desirable but is not essential.
• Proven experience in mechanical installation or assembly is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety processes and procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

WES - Who Are We?

WES is one of the leading suppliers of specialist Chemical Dosing systems in the UK. Simply put, we do it all. Our service offering includes design, manufacture, and installation of innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing markets. Our nationwide coverage means WES is well placed to offer integrated solutions and support services across the UK. Uniquely, chemical dosing is not a division of WES, it is WES. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

WES is part of the RSE group of companies, offering us a unique advantage in the marketplace. RSE is the leading partner of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE’s offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

RSE – Who Are We?

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance of
• Other Benefits

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future,