Workshop Support Technician

Workshop Support Technician – Permanent Position

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience + Benefits

Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire

PowerJacks is looking for a Workshop Support Technician to fully support the daily running and maintenance of the workshop area. This is a key role for the business, actively working with a number of stakeholders

About the opportunity

This role, reporting directly to the Production Manager, involves working within a small team of team of machinists, fitters and warehousing staff. A key role in maintaining the smooth running, maintenance and cleanliness of a busy workshop area. The role will require the individual to be competent in forklift driving, overhead crane usage and have a current clean driving license to aid local deliveries and material pick-ups.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily

·       Operate the forklift/crane to load/unload goods as required

·       Deliver raw materials to and collect finished products from any area of factory using Fork Truck or other manual handling aid where appropriate

·       Manage coolant and lubrication schedules for machine shop.

·       Waste Management activity, conformance to skip procedures and arranging uplifts. 

·       Responsible for floor cleanliness, removal of material and health and safety of the walkways and passageways

·       Complete company documents / job sheets, etc as appropriate

·       Ensure all required documentation is completed on time and accurately

·       5S Audits and CI Support

·       Liaise/work with any other department as required

Ad-hoc - as and when Required

·       Work with third party suppliers on managing consumable stock

·       Support the manufacturing of product – use of drills, saws, shot blasting, fettling 

·       Support both goods-in and dispatch areas as required.

·       Ensure that packaging levels are maintained and stock is re-ordered as necessary

To be successful in this role, you will need:

·       Fully competent in all standard Microsoft packages with previous experience of MRP systems

·       Driving License with experience of driving flatbed truck or industrial vans

·       Forklift and Overhead Crane Experience

·       Experience of working in a Dispatch / Goods In environment advantageous

·       Excellent team working skills, working effectively within a team environment and providing support to other team members during periods of high activity or absence

·       Previous experience of working within an engineering based manufacturing environment is essential

Our offer to you:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Statutory
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• 36-hour working week, with Mon – Thu 08.00 – 16.30 (30 minute lunch) Fri 08.00 – 12.00 Noon. 

About the Company

Founded in 1988, Power Jacks is a specialist engineering company, and the UK’s leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical screw jacks and actuators. The products we manufacture at our site in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, are used to lift, lower, tilt and position equipment in a wide range of industries including Defence, Civil Engineering, Energy, Transport and Industrial Automation. 

Considered as a safer and cleaner alternative to hydraulics, the products are engineered to the highest standards and deployed in a multitude of applications in over 90 countries worldwide. The company is privately owned and generates around £8m - £10m in revenue annually and employs 40+ staff.

Apply

To apply for this role, please email your CV and a brief description of why you will be suitable for this role to [email protected] 

www.powerjacks.com