Our client, a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic components serving customers across the Uk are looking to expand their team with a Workshop Machinist - Hydraulics Repair / Engineering to be based in Braintree, Essex. On Offer: * An exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play an important role in developing its workshop operation * Attractive salary ranging from £35K-£40K dependant on skills and experience * ​Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm. * ​Overtime available as required. * ​Company pension. * ​On-site parking. Main Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Workshop Machinist would take responsibility for running and organising the machine workshop. This is a hands-on position offering an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering work, solving problems and improving the way a workshop operates. Duties and Responsibilities: * ​Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to hydraulic rams and components. * ​Strip down, inspect, refurbish and reassemble hydraulic cylinders. * ​Test completed hydraulic rams to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation. * ​Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws. * ​Welding of components as required. * ​Liaise directly with customers to understand job requirements and provide quotations. * ​Manage workshop stock and order parts and materials as required. * ​Source competitive pricing where possible. * ​Organise and manage outsourced work. * ​Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers. * ​Maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised workshop. * ​Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices. * ​Use workshop tools and equipment correctly and report faults or hazards. * ​Help identify opportunities to improve workshop processes and efficiency. To be Considered: * Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent. * ​Previous experience working within a hydraulic repair environment. * ​Experience with stock control and ordering parts. * ​Experience repairing and refurbishing hydraulic rams or cylinders – preferred. * ​ The ability to diagnose faults, strip, inspect and reassemble components. * ​Experience operating manual lathes, pillar drills, band saws and welding. * ​A good understanding of general workshop practices. * ​ The ability to test components to ensure safe and reliable operation. * ​ Good communication skills and confidence liaising with customers. * ​The ability to organise your own workload and manage competing priorities. For full details, contact Willis Global - Experts in Recruiting