James Fisher and Sons plc
Workshop Technician
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Permanent position
About Us
Scantech Offshore, part of the James Fisher Group, provides an impressive range of rental equipment, including air compressors, steam generators, and rig cooling services, as well as designing, installing, and commissioning bespoke heat suppression safety systems.
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport.
The Role
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the manufacturing, assembly, and service of the company’s products as directed by the senior team.
- Instructs and delegates to the direct reports ensuring that products conform to QA processes and safety is adhered to.
- Individuals are trained on the appropriate product in order to deliver our products on time and in full.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervision and Training of Trainee and Assistant Technicians
- Signs off controlled company documentation.
- Planning workloads and delegating tasks.
- Carries out all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner.
- Participates in the movement of materials through the workshop from start to completion.
- Development of team’s skills and competencies
- Communication - effectively communicating with others, seeking clarification, and responding to feedback.
- Organize and keep clean workshop areas.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship or training program in a technical discipline to a minimum of a Mechanical/Engineering NVQ qualification (or equivalent nationally recognised qualification).
- Recognised proven skills in a mechanical discipline.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety within the work environment.
- Proven track record of designated discipline in a manufacturing/service environment.
This role is based at our Great Yarmouth location; therefore, you will need to live within a commutable distance to here.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas, and renewables.
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At Scantech Offshore, our remit extends to the provision of qualified and competent personnel for the operating, servicing, and maintaining all rental equipment, affording clients the highest standards of quality and safety for operations.
Scantech Offshore products are delivered worldwide from our key locations in the UK (Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth) and Western Australia (Perth).
As a market leader in the field of well test support, we are committed to providing enhanced value to our customers by tailoring our specialist skills and engineering capabilities to their precise requirements. Scantech Offshore is a pioneer in designing innovative and technical solutions that meet or exceed regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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