On Offer:
* An exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play an important role in developing its workshop operation
* Attractive salary ranging from £35K-£40K dependant on skills and experience
* Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm.
* Overtime available as required.
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
Main Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Workshop Machinist would take responsibility for running and organising the machine workshop. This is a hands-on position offering an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering work, solving problems and improving the way a workshop operates.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to hydraulic rams and components.
* Strip down, inspect, refurbish and reassemble hydraulic cylinders.
* Test completed hydraulic rams to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.
* Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws.
* Welding of components as required.
* Liaise directly with customers to understand job requirements and provide quotations.
* Manage workshop stock and order parts and materials as required.
* Source competitive pricing where possible.
* Organise and manage outsourced work.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
* Maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised workshop.
* Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
* Use workshop tools and equipment correctly and report faults or hazards.
* Help identify opportunities to improve workshop processes and efficiency.
To be Considered:
* Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Previous experience working within a hydraulic repair environment.
* Experience with stock control and ordering parts.
* Experience repairing and refurbishing hydraulic rams or cylinders – preferred.
* The ability to diagnose faults, strip, inspect and reassemble components.
* Experience operating manual lathes, pillar drills, band saws and welding.
* A good understanding of general workshop practices.
* The ability to test components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
* Good communication skills and confidence liaising with customers.
* The ability to organise your own workload and manage competing priorities.
For full details, contact Willis Global - Experts in Recruiting
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year