Workshop Technician

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Senior Workshop Technician for a hands-on role in Bermondsey, London. The position focuses on mechanical and electrical assembly within a developing workshop environment, reporting to the engineering team.

The role requires experience in workshop environments, ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ongoing temporary with potential for permanency, salary £15–£18 per hour, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to use workshop tools and equipment confidently.
• Comfortable following technical drawings, diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Experience with industrial machinery, control panels, electrical wiring, mechanical fitting or equipment testing would be advantageous, depending on your area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assembling mechanical components and equipment to the required specifications.
• Carrying out electrical assembly and wiring tasks where appropriate to your experience.
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics and technical instructions.
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Inspecting assemblies to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Identifying and resolving practical assembly issues.
• Supporting testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the engineering and manufacturing team.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Electromechanical equipment

Workshop safety

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Workshop Technicians - Mechanical Assembly & Electrical

Bermondsey

£15.00 - £18.00 per hour - depending on experience

Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm (overtime available)

Ongoing temporary with permanent potential

KHR are partnering with a forward-thinking engineering business that specialises in the development and manufacture of advanced equipment and engineered systems.

Due to an exciting period of expansion, they are looking to add an experienced Senior Workshop Technician to the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for hands‑on engineering professionals to play an important role in assembling equipment and supporting manufacturing operations within a developing workshop environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly or electromechanical equipment.

The Role:

• Assembling mechanical components and equipment to the required specifications.
• Carrying out electrical assembly and wiring tasks where appropriate to your experience.
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics and technical instructions.
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Inspecting assemblies to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Identifying and resolving practical assembly issues.
• Supporting testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the engineering and manufacturing team.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to use workshop tools and equipment confidently.
• Comfortable following technical drawings, diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Experience with industrial machinery, control panels, electrical wiring, mechanical fitting or equipment testing would be advantageous, depending on your area of expertise.