Workshop Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a
Workshop Technician.

This is an opportunity to work within a family run business with supportive people who are proud to work for a longstanding British engineering company. We have traditional values and we work in a traditional engineering environment.

We are among the market leaders in the production of custom brake kits and all the parts for the braking system for all manner of cars; (Road Cars, Classic Cars, Race Cars and Kit Cars) from one off specials to low volume production.

Previous specific experience is not essential as this is a small, specialised industry with not many companies like us. However, previous relatable experience and an interest in automotive engineering will be beneficial.

Extensive on the job training will be provided as the successful candidate will be shadowing one of our experienced team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this position today!

The main aspects of the engineering role are list below, but this is not an exhaustive list.

• Sawing, learn to use the saw safely, speak with the different people to see what is required, then saw it & deliver it
• Deliveries, work with dispatch to bring in metal deliveries, check sizes are correct, mark, and put away.
• Keep the sawing area clean, neat & tidy
• Checking the main workshop area is clean and safe
• Clean the swarf from the machines
• Empty the swaft bins into the "tipper"
• Monitor & maintain the coolant level in "all" the machines
• Monitor & maintain the "Slideway lube" level in "all" the machines
• Sweep & tidy the workshop, various different departments
• Finishing/De-Burring
• Virtually all the parts coming off the machines need minor finishing operations, manually de-bur sharp edges. Manually countersink holes with sharp edges
• Machine loading/tending some jobs are more complicated than others, but all jobs need loading & unloading in a safe & timely manner
• Starting with simpler jobs help out in various sections with basic load/unload/QC check jobs
• Spending time learning all aspects of the Hi Spec automotive engineering production line.

Almost all are CNC, Computer controlled machines.

We take pride in developing talent from/in the local community, so we really want people who live within a 30 minute commute to & from Dartford.

We are looking for people who love to work with their hands, keep busy and are looking for a long term career. Pro‑active and adaptable, punctual and reliable. If this is you, do not hesitate to apply.

• Seeking long term employment with us
• Be reliable, hardworking and a good time keeper
• Be able to multitask and cope under pressure
• Be a team player
• MUST have experience of hard and soft anodising

Competitive rates of pay for the right candidate.