Workshop Technician - Burnley, United Kingdom - Forward Assist Recruitment

Description

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

To provide blasting support to the coating services team including cleaning and preparation of the job site including materials and equipment whilst raising the company's presence within the industry.

Workshop Technician - Major Responsibilities:

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Role specific responsibilities:

• Cleaning and preparing a job site.
• Setting up of blast / paint equipment
• Preparing surface to blast cleaned and painted, blast & paint of surfaces.
• Use of a variety of tools including levels, lifts, power drills, saws, pressure washers and water spraying equipment.
• Applying primers, followed by finishing coats.
• Setting up of work areas and other temporary structures.
• Masking all items for blast cleaning.
• Carry out visual inspections of blast cleaned / painted surfaces.
• Ensuring all areas in workshop are kept clean and tidy.
• Driving forklift / manual handling equipment.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Workshop Technician - Work Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience of working with tools including levels, lifts, power drills, saws, pressure washers and water spraying equipment plus blast & paint experience.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck license – desirable, training will be provided.
• Overhead crane trained – desirable, training will be provided.
• Previous blasting experience – essential
• Workshop Technician - Skills & Knowledge Required:
• Able to work independently and on own initiative.
• Comfortable in a customer facing situation and able to represent the company in all environments.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage time efficiently.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.