About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and hands-on professional with strong mechanical engineering, welding and fabrication skills to work within a busy workshop.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and fabricating machinery, equipment and components, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety and operational reliability.
We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, able to diagnose mechanical issues and experienced in MIG and TIG welding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
- Inspect equipment and identify worn or damaged components requiring repair or replacement.
- Undertake preventative maintenance to minimise machinery downtime.
- Maintain workshop tools and equipment to a high standard.
Welding & Fabrication
- Carry out MIG and TIG welding on machinery, steel structures and mechanical components.
- Fabricate, modify and repair metal components using appropriate welding and fabrication techniques.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, measurements and fabrication specifications.
- Carry out cutting, grinding, drilling and metal preparation work.
- Ensure all welding and fabrication work meets required quality and safety standards.
Workshop Operations
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Follow workshop health and safety procedures.
- Work independently and alongside other workshop staff to complete repairs and fabrication projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and workshop efficiency.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Opportunity to work within an established business.
- Varied mechanical, welding and fabrication projects.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Long-term career opportunity.
Qualifications & experience
- MIG and TIG welding qualifications or recognised welding certifications.
- Relevant electrical qualifications, minimum Level 2 or equivalent, appropriate to the electrical maintenance and repair duties of the role.
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in workshop machinery and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams and technical specifications.
- Experience operating workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
- Strong understanding of welding safety procedures and quality standards.
- Previous experience maintaining and repairing machinery or similar mechanical equipment.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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