We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Workshop Support Technician. This role is crucial to the smooth operation of our workshop, primarily focusing on logistics, inventory, and supporting the final stages of product manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be punctual, possess a keen eye for detail, and be committed to maintaining a high standard of work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Workshop Support Technician will be responsible for a range of essential activities, closely following our company procedures and policies at all times, and ensuring adherence to our ISO9001 management system:

• Logistics and Inventory Management
• Goods In/Out: Managing the flow of incoming and outgoing materials and finished products, compiling accurate documentation and coordinating with shipping providers.
• Packing: Ensuring all finished products are securely and correctly packed, following established procedures to prevent damage during transit.
• Stock Check: Performing regular inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and assisting with overall stock organisation to maintain accurate records.
• Cleaning – Keeping the workshop and surrounding areas clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
• Finishing and Assembly Support: Providing direct support to the Finishing and Assembly teams, which includes preparing components, moving materials, and assisting with basic assembly or finishing tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Attributes

To excel in this role, the candidate must demonstrate the following:

• A keen eye for detail: The ability to notice and correct small errors in packing, assembly, and stock documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills: Excellent organisational skills to manage goods in/out, maintain a tidy and efficient stockroom, and keep accurate records.
• Excellent punctuality: A strong commitment to punctuality and reliability, ensuring workflow and deadlines are consistently met.
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively as part of a team is crucial. As is the ability to also work independently after training.
• Physical ability: The role often requires physical strength to complete tasks such as lifting and moving.
• Forklift truck experience: A valid licence is preferred but not essential.
• Safety knowledge: Strict adherence to safety procedures, regulations and company policy.
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• ISO9001 knowledge: Experience working with ISO9001 is beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus structure.
• BUPA Health Care after 2 years of service.
• Opportunity to work with world-class craftspeople and materials at our manufacturing facility in Washington.

Terms

• This is a full-time role based at our workshop in Washington, Tyne & Wear. As public transport links are poor, we strongly recommend applicants are able to travel to work via car.
• Overtime may be required from time-to-time.

Salary

• £26,000 — £30,000 depending on experience.

If this is a role you feel you could excel in please apply via the link below.