Workshop Assistant
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| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Northumberland, England |
| Sector | Engineering - Engineering - Other |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 640176 |
- Description
- Our client is a leading engineering and project services company who provide bespoke solutions across a number of marine and defence related areas. Due to recent projects won they now require a Workshop Assistant to work from their busy North East facility.
The Role
Operating plant and equipment, including hire equipment, monitoring the serviceability of equipment and reporting any issues or issues to the Facilities Manager.
This can include:
Moving plant around the facility
Offloading delivery vehicles (by forklift truck and overhead crane
Assisting in placement of project structures
Carry out pre use daily checks on all vehicles before use:
Reporting any damage of vehicles
Updating vehicle paperwork to show vehicle condition to users
Filling out inspection paperwork and filing as required
Relevant Licences required
Preparation of workshop to suit project requirements:
Setting up designated project areas with equipment and items identified by Supervisors and
Management, also clearing and cordoning areas as required.
Painting of equipment and fabrications:
Mixing paint
Preparing surfaces
Priming surfaces
Painting surfaces
Inspection, Reporting and Recording of in house equipment (Post Training) of:
Ladders
Steps
Overhead Cranes
Fuel Bunds (1000 Litre Tanks)
Spill Kits
Collection of workshop waste, throughout site facility, ensuring waste streams are observed and waste disposed of into appropriate recycling bins.
Preparing COSHH waste items for collection by waste management companies, segregating, wrapping and loading.
Escort, advise and support external contractors whilst carrying out:
Inspections
Servicing
Contract work
Emergency repairs
Out of hours callouts to site in response to:
Utility Loss
Site inspection following severe weather
Fire system activation
Assisting and supporting project staff in the event of specialised vehicle assistance
The Person Spec:
Versatile and flexible approach to work
Communication (verbal and written)
Physically fit
Plant inspection
Able to work at height
Basic computer literacy
Certified to operate workshop plant and machinery
Mobile plant/forklift/driving licence
Telehandler License (Desirable)
Experience
Experience of similar role in and engineering and/or industrial environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team, as required by the role
Common sense approach to workload and able to prioritise tasks according to workload and environment
A flexible approach in order to work shifts, as required to meet project deadlines and company needs.