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LB201 - Workshop Engineer
Location: Biggleswade
Salary:£15 - £17.80 p/h
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Workshop Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carries out routine pre delivery inspections of new machines.
- Fits both factory approved and local supplied extras to machines where required.
- Modifies machines according to guidelines and specifications.
- Performs all forms of repair and servicing to machines.
- Contributes to the repair, overhaul and diagnosis of plant equipment.
- Develops an effective working relationship with Workshop Engineers and the Workshop Team and can support others where required.
- Maintains a healthy and safe working environment for self and others through a clear understanding of workplace safety requirements and systems.
- Supports the roles of others ensuring administration and paperwork is completed effectively and on time as and when required.
- Ensures customer expectations are met by maintaining clear communication with the Workshop Supervisor.
- Contribute towards to the success of the apprenticeship programme by supporting and mentoring engineering apprentices.
- Works with the customer in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently.
- Works in accordance with the company quality assurance guidelines.
- Is able to effectively contribute to recognising and improving work processes so as to drive greater efficiency.
- Uses initiative and takes appropriate action to ensure good housekeeping standards are followed and maintained in the workshop area.
- Ensures that self-image is a key contributor to promoting company business.
- Proactively seeks new opportunities to develop personal skills and looks at opportunities within the workshop to apply these.
- Any other duty as required by management commensurate with the post.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a related industry to NVQ level 3.
- GCSE passes grades A-C in Mathematics and English.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and / or industry.
- Smart and well presented.
- Good communicator at all levels.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Computer literate and able to demonstrate uses of IT relevant to role.
- Be able to travel UK & Ireland as required to support business requirements.
- To be able to travel overseas as required.
- Keep up to date on technical skills and knowledge.
- Attends training as required.
