Trainee Workshop Technician

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK

June 2025

Job Purpose
To survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, assemble and test various STATS tools and equipment as well as operating various tools in a safe manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times. The candidate will hold experience with electrical/mechanical biased with role suitable for third year apprentice or following recent completion of apprenticeship.

Directly Reports To

Workshop Supervisor

external relationships

Clients / Suppliers

Along with

Stores Material Coordinator, Trainees, Apprentices and Technicians

Main Responsibilities

To support in the survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, assemble and test tools/equipment to standards/procedures set out by STATS & STATS customers/clients.
Work to and maintain a high standard of quality to the STATS products and services.
Work in a safe manner at all times to protect all colleagues, visitors and clients on site.
To carry out the movement of material/equipment within the shop area.
To ensure that all defect to material, components or equipment is reported to the Workshop Supervisor.
Ensure all relevant drawing’s, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
Aid in the proposal and introduction of new assembly and testing techniques to improve productivity or safety.
To liaise with the Senior Technician on any issues arising.
To report any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
To work within STATS standards and company procedures at all times.
Involved in Environmental, Health & Safety issues.
Any other duties required by the Workshop Supervisor.
Aid in the creation of risk assessments as and when required.
Liaison with the Workshop Supervisor and Workshop Team Leader on any material, customer/project issues.
Help in the proposal and introduction of new safety equipment.
To maintain sufficient material & stock levels in the store.
To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paper work is completed.

Internal Training Requirements

Environmental Awareness
COSHH Awareness
Manual Handling
STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

Competent level of understanding in: engineering drawings, engineering terminologies and assembly and pressure testing equipment.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
The use of assembly and test equipment and test tools in a safe manner.
Ability to use inspection equipment.
Full understanding of various methods of assembly and testing.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Skill in planning methods of assembly and testing.

QUALIFICATIONs

Mechanical trade with good all-round understanding of assembly and pressure testing techniques.
Completion of SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and National Certification qualification and/or working towards Higher National Certificate.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work as part of a small focused team.
Flexibility and shift working on occasions required.
A positive attitude.
Ability to use lifting equipment effectively.
Understanding of environment and health & safety.

Additional Note:

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.

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