Workshop Technician

The Workshop; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ship management is seeking a Workshop Technician to assist in various technical operations. The role includes supporting manufacturing and maintenance tasks, as well as occasional fieldwork in diving operations post-training. Applicants should possess workshop experience and technical knowledge, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Bupa health and dental insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

4 x annual payout death in service cover

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop or operational environment is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workshop tooling and terminology.
• Proactive team member with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and workshop activities under technical manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety management systems.
• Update load out lists accurately as a critical link between teams.

Skills

Workshop tooling knowledge

Technical units of measurement

Effective team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Microsoft packages)

Education

A-Levels or equivalent in Science and Engineering

Job description

Our client is a global leader in ship management and marine services they are looking for a Workshop Technician to support the Technical Manager in delivering workshop activities such as hull aperture blank manufacturing, new build equipment manufacturing and to complete maintenance tasks to support plant equipment and building facilities. The Workshop Technician should, on occasion, be able to support on-site operations when required to mobilise or fix plant and LSE equipment. There will also be opportunity to support dive sites as a diving tender after receiving the necessary competency training.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work within our clients Health, Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Conduct all operations safely and as directed by of the appointed line manager
• Provide reasonable support to maintenance teams in the offices when assessed as competent
• Support blank manufacturing, equipment builds and plant maintenance under the guidance of the appointed line manager
• Ensure load out lists and heads up documents are accurately updated, providing a key link between operations and maintenance teams
• Ensure the red tag procedure is completed correctly for defective equipment
• Support the diving supervisor when required and ensure diving operations are carried out to meet or exceed customer satisfaction
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks to support the business

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Experience within a workshop / operational environment
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of workshop tooling and understanding of technical units of measurement and mechanical terminology
• Effective and proactive team member
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills using Microsoft packages

Desirable:

• Minimum A-Levels or equivalent academic or vocational qualification in a Science and Engineering subject
• Hold a current suitable first aid qualification preferred
• UK Driving License

Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• Bupa health and dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• 4 x annual payout death in service cover