Workshop Technician

New Recruits Professional Services Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

New Recruits are seeking a Workshop Technician to join a well-known engineering company. You will strip-down, inspect, repair, modify and test hydraulic pumps, motors and valves in the workshop, ensuring high accuracy and adherence to engineering best practices.

Training is provided, with in-house instruction and further training in Germany after probation. Monday–Thursday hours, with Friday half-day support ongoing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop or technician role, ideally involving the repair, assembly, or maintenance of precision-engineered mechanical or hydraulic components
• Experience within a mechanical role is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent, methodical approach to work
• Ability to work effectively within a small team environment
• Good communication skills and the confidence to use initiative and suggest improvements to existing processes
• An academic qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carry out strip-down, fault analysis, repair, and modification of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves
• Perform new unit modifications in line with customer or engineering requirements
• Produce written technical reports detailing the condition of un-repaired units
• Identify and prepare parts lists and quantities required to complete repairs
• Support and participate in functional testing of repaired and modified units
• Work in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and general engineering best practices
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
• Contribute positively to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop

Skills

Workshop experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Engineering or technical discipline qualification

Job description

New Recruits are pleased to be working with a well-known engineering company who are looking to expand their permanent team due to business growth.

As a Workshop Technician you will be responsible for the strip-down, inspection, repair, modification, and testing of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves within the workshop. The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to engineering best practices.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 12:00

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out strip-down, fault analysis, repair, and modification of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves
• Perform new unit modifications in line with customer or engineering requirements
• Produce written technical reports detailing the condition of un-repaired units
• Identify and prepare parts lists and quantities required to complete repairs
• Support and participate in functional testing of repaired and modified units
• Work in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and general engineering best practices
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
• Contribute positively to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a workshop or technician role, ideally involving the repair, assembly, or maintenance of precision-engineered mechanical or hydraulic components
• Experience within a mechanical role is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent, methodical approach to work
• Ability to work effectively within a small team environment
• Good communication skills and the confidence to use initiative and suggest improvements to existing processes
• An academic qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline would be advantageous

Training & Development

Full training will be provided.

Training will include in-house instruction as well as further training in Germany after successful completion of probationary period