Workshop Technician

WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN Location: Croydon Rate: £17.37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36.5 hours per week Monday–Thursday: 07:00–15:00 | Friday: 07:00–13:30 Start: Immediate A global engineering and technology business is seeking two Workshop Technician to join its Croydon workshop on an agency basis. The site supports maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for mechanical equipment used across rail, marine, power, oil & gas, and related sectors. This is a hands-on workshop role. It is not skilled fitting work, but it does require discipline, physical effort and the ability to follow instructions exactly as trained. The Role As a Workshop Technician, you will support skilled mechanical and electrical teams with essential preparation and handling tasks, including: * Component cleaning and preparation prior to overhaul * Jet washing of mechanical assemblies * Materials handling, loading and unloading * Basic strip-down of mechanical assemblies * Preparation of parts for assembly * General workshop duties and housekeeping * Completing basic technical documentation accurately * Adhering strictly to health, safety and quality standards * Supporting day-to-day maintenance of workshop equipment The workshop operates across multiple product types, so variation is high and attention to detail matters. What You Need This role is easily trained, but the right attitude is non-negotiable. You must bring: * A strong work ethic and willingness to carry out repetitive tasks properly * The ability to follow instructions precisely * A positive, reliable attitude and good timekeeping * Basic mechanical awareness or aptitude (training provided) * The ability to work well as part of a team * Clear communication skills Previous use of pallet trucks, cranes or other materials handling equipment is helpful but not essential – training can be provided. Important Information * The workshop supports regulated industries, including rail * Full compliance with national drugs and alcohol testing programmes is mandatory * This is a physical, workshop-based role – it will not suit someone looking for office or semi-skilled work Why Apply? * £17.37 per hour (Umbrella) * Immediate start available * Stable workshop environment * Consistent working hours with early Friday finish * Opportunity to gain experience within a global engineering operation