Workshop Assistant

Job Description

Our client based in Blackburn are looking for a Workshop Assistant to join their team on a 3 month contract basis with the view to go longer.

Job Role
• The Workshop Assistant is to provide support to all workshop activities to ensure high quality and flawless operations to ensure customer expectations and requirements are met.
• Cleaning and maintenance of a safe and efficient store, yard, workshop area and associated equipment under the equipment inventory.
• Safe and secure storage of materials and equipment, both in yards and stores area ensuring COSHH and MSDS requirements are met.
• Safe and efficient movement and delivery of goods and materials to dedicated delivery areas or bases from designated operating areas.
• Maintain an efficient yard and stores area to provide an efficient service delivery through organisation and control of tidiness of workshop and yard areas.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• Assist in stock control and evaluation of stock holding with Workshop Technicians and Workshop Supervisor including stock checks.
• General yard duties concerning the basic assembly, labour, and painting including stores and admin duties when required.
• Driving company forklifts and vehicles.
• Deliveries and collections as required.
• Packing and unpacking of equipment.
• Follow all necessary operating procedures and guidelines.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner both on and off the job.
• Continually practice good housekeeping standards.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably instructed by the Workshop Supervisor.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Workshop role
• B1 Forklift License
• Valid Driving License
• Basic numeracy & literacy