Workshop Site Services Technician

• Carry out painting and surface preparation of canopy structures, including sanding, priming, and finishing.
• Carry out fabrication / welding activities to manufacture, modify and repair items and components, including cutting, measuring, and joining metal pieces/structures.
• To ensure that all parts and canopy assemblies are safely mounted/unmounted to their bases or secured to trolleys, trestles for transport.
• Assist with general tasks such as cleaning, repairs, and basic fabrication, final test, inspection and approval of pumps.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the site services function.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure site standards and production targets are maintained.
• Yard coordination and handling of materials.
• Keep the yard and workshops in a clean, tidy, and organised state at all times, ensuring equipment is accessible when needed.
• Assist fitting staff when required, i.e. lifting, moving, both in the depot or on-site.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of performing fabrication/work activities to a high standard and using different fabrication tooling and equipment, including Guillotine, Plasma Cutter, Steel Benders, Pillar Drills, Grinders & Tapping.
• Experience as a spray painter with proven experience of spraying to an excellent standard is desirable, but not essential.
• Practical knowledge of preparation of surfaces and application of different paint types, coating thickness etc is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, while recognising overall impact and role to play within the Refurbishment Centre Team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality, with a passion for delivering high quality workmanship.
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and safety, and Quality standards and procedures, including COSHH standards, as relevant to workshop safety procedures.
• Beneficial, but not essential is NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering, Fabrication or Paint Repair (or similar).
• Experience in the pump hire or construction industry is a plus.
• Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.