Workshop Technician
Nuneaton
This role is ideal for a practical, safety-conscious technician who enjoys preparing equipment, supporting testing activities, and helping others learn real-world repair techniques to a high standard.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage stock control and inventory, including placing orders and organising product storage.
- Coordinate deliveries and ensure materials are received, stored correctly, and ready for training and testing activities.
- Prepare vehicles and testing panels for use by Application Engineers.
- Support new product testing activities, including paint preparation, vehicle masking, paint application, clearcoat defect removal, and polishing.
- Assist in delivering training on vehicle repair solutions to channel partners, end user customers (bodyshops), and internal sales teams.
- Monitor and control chemicals on site, including completing COSHH assessments and maintaining safe handling practices.
- Validate and update safe systems of work for equipment such as sanders, grinders, and other workshop tools.
- Carry out general facilities management duties, including welcoming visitors and setting up meeting rooms before and after training events.
- Support workshop readiness by ensuring work areas are prepared, tidy, and suitable for training sessions.
- Maintain a can-do attitude and work effectively with a wide range of people and learning styles.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Practical, hands-on experience in vehicle repair or a closely related automotive trade.
- Strong understanding of workshop processes used in vehicle preparation and finishing.
- Experience with paint preparation and application processes, including masking, clearcoat work, defect removal, and polishing.
- Knowledge of safe working practices in a workshop environment, including COSHH awareness and chemical handling.
- Ability to complete and maintain COSHH documentation and support safe systems of work for workshop equipment.
- Basic to intermediate IT skills to support day-to-day administration and record keeping.
- Experience preparing vehicles and panels for testing or training purposes.
- Training experience is desirable, including the ability to support delivery of practical sessions.
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, partners, and internal teams.
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £16 Per Hour
Reference: BBBH445541