Workdry International is the UK’s leading provider of water pumps and industrial wastewater treatment products and services. The company operates under two complementary trading businesses and is the holding company for Selwood Ltd and Siltbuster Ltd.
With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.
About the Role
We are looking for a Workshop Site Services Technician to join the team based at our Specialist Repair Centre in Hixon, Stafford. You'll support the daily operations of the Workshop Services function at the Repair Centre. This includes hands-on involvement in blasting, painting, fabrication, welding, yard operations, and general site support.
Main Responsibilities:
* 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.
What we can do for you
We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
Competitive salary
Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
Support for development and training
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments
Salary description
£29528.00 - £35321.00 per year