The Company
My client is an award-winning company supplying compactor and baler machines throughout the UK. They also collect 1000s of tonnes of material for recycling and recovery each year from their broad range of clients, including leading retail, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution businesses, local authorities, hospitals, shopping centres, garden centres, and recyclers. Established in the year 2000, they are ISO9001, ISO14001, CHAS, Safe Contractor, and Altius accredited.
They are looking for a workshop technician to join their repair and refurbishment team at their workshop located between Tonbridge and Maidstone. The role will be a critical part of the team that, as well as carrying out repairs, brings pre-used compactors and balers back to a high standard for return to their clients' locations or for resale.
Role
The Workshop Technician role is to carry out repairs and refurbishment of new and stock machines in the workshop and repair all types of recycling equipment supplied by the company and third parties when required. Hydraulic and electrical repairs will be carried out by the Technical Service Manager or one of the mobile engineers; however, ideally, the right candidate will have knowledge of these two areas.
Responsibilities
1. Reporting directly to the Technical Service Manager.
2. Ensuring that equipment is repaired or refurbished to an acceptable standard.
3. General workshop duties.
4. Keeping the workshop and surrounding area clean, tidy, and free of any hazards.
5. Maintaining an accurate log of parts and all works carried out on machines entering the workshop.
6. Loading/unloading delivery and company vehicles with a Forklift Truck in a safe manner, completing the H&S checklist book before each use.
7. Submitting stock parts orders.
8. Occasionally working off-site with one of the mobile engineers.
Preferred Skills
1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Experience with electrical wiring diagrams.
3. Experience with hydraulic systems.
4. Experience with welding and fabrication.
5. Experience with mechanical systems.
6. Strong work ethic.
Whilst the above are preferred skills, we do offer full accredited training to the right candidate on a payback scheme if they were to leave within a certain period.
Additional Information
1. Full uniform, including PPE, supplied.
2. 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
3. Pension.
4. Hours of work: #removed# with a half-hour unpaid lunch.
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