Tool Repair Technician/Bench Fitter

Vacancy for Tool Repair Technician/Bench Fitter

Hours of work  -  Monday to Thursday 8am  - 4.45pm & Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary  - £32,000 - £34,000 depending on experience

JOB OVERVIEW
W. Christie are the UK’s leading provider of pneumatic, hydraulic & electrical Torque Tooling to a wide range of industry sectors.

The role of Service Engineer/Tool Repair Technician is a busy role in our tool service department, undertaking functionality testing, fault finding, servicing, and repairing customer owned products or Christie tooling returned to us from Hire.

Whilst the role brings responsibility, it is a perfect opportunity for you to build a career in engineering with us, where you can learn from those around you.

THE COMPANY
We are a family run engineering company and have been in business for over 60 years.
As well as supplying torque tools, we offer bespoke tooling and have the capability of manufacturing everything in house which means we have full control over everything we produce.
Although we are a small company, we have high end customers who expect a high level of service. We have built up a great reputation and are proud of what we have achieved.

THE ROLE
Visually inspect & function test torque tooling equipment

Dismantle faulty tooling to identify why it is malfunctioning

Identify spare parts required to carry out repairs

Assemble & test tools to validate performance

Document the above process on check sheets and job cards

Carry out other tasks, including assisting in other departments as required.

THE CANDIDATE
Be able to identify & resolve mechanical problems

Have a flexible attitude

Have ability to read & understand mechanical engineering drawings and instructions

Ideally be time served apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering or Bench Fitting

Experience in hydraulics and/or pneumatics would be helpful

COMPANY BENEFITS
Free on site car parking
34 days holiday per calendar year, including bank holidays (3 days will be used for Christmas closure*)

Further annual leave days are accrued at 1 day every 2 years with a cap at 5 days for 10 years service – Note: the first accrued day is given in the calendar year following 2 years service.

Company closure between Christmas and New Year*

4pm finish on Friday’s

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are a small, successful engineering company whose culture is built on communication, teamwork and the ability to react to company, and customer demands.  This position, therefore, necessitates a full-time (5 days a week) on-site presence to fully participate in our collaborative environment.