Workshop Technician

HiSpec Motorsport; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Technician to join their supportive team. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a traditional engineering environment, specializing in the production of custom brake kits for various vehicles. With extensive on-the-job training and a focus on developing local talent, you will be a valued member of the team from day one. Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and are looking for a long-term career. If you are proactive, adaptable, and reliable, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your journey in automotive engineering.

Qualifications

• Interest in automotive engineering is beneficial.
• No specific experience required; extensive on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use saws safely and deliver required materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workshop.
• Assist in machine loading and finishing operations.

Skills

Automotive Engineering

Proactive Attitude

Adaptability

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Machines

Sawing Tools

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Technician.

This is an opportunity to work within a family run business with supportive people who are proud to work for a longstanding British engineering company. We have traditional values and we work in a traditional engineering environment.

We are among the market leaders in the production of custom brake kits and all the parts for the braking system for all manner of cars; (Road Cars, Classic Cars, Race Cars and Kit Cars) from one off specials to low volume production.

Previous specific experience is not essential as this is a small, specialised industry with not many companies like us. However, previous relatable experience and an interest in automotive engineering will be beneficial.

Extensive on the job training will be provided as the successful candidate will be shadowing one of our experienced team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this position today!

What we are offering is rare in this ever changing and uncertain job market. We will be offering full shadowing and 1:1 Induction; you won't be just another number here, you will be a valued member of the team from day one.

Main Responsibilities

The main aspects of the engineering role are listed below, but this is not an exhaustive list.

1. Sawing: learn to use the saw safely, speak with the different people to see what is required, then saw it & deliver it.
2. Deliveries: work with dispatch to bring in metal deliveries, check sizes are correct, mark, and put away.
3. Keep the sawing area clean, neat & tidy.
4. Checking the main workshop area is clean and safe.
5. Clean the swarf from the machines.
6. Empty the swarf bins into the 'tipper'.
7. Monitor & maintain the coolant level in all the machines.
8. Monitor & maintain the 'Slideway lube' level in all the machines.
9. Sweep & tidy the workshop, various different departments.
10. Finishing/De-Burring: virtually all the parts coming off the machines need minor finishing operations, manually de-bur sharp edges. Manually countersink holes with sharp edges.
11. Machine loading/tending: some jobs are more complicated than others, but all jobs need loading & unloading in a safe & timely manner.
12. Starting with simpler jobs: help out in various sections with basic load/unload/QC check jobs.
13. Spending time learning all aspects of the Hi Spec automotive engineering production line.

Almost all are CNC, Computer controlled machines.

We take pride in developing talent from/in the local community, so we really want people who live within a 30 minute commute to & from Dartford.

We are looking for people who love to work with their hands, keep busy and are looking for a long term career. Pro-active and adaptable, punctual and reliable. If this is you, do not hesitate to apply.