Workshop Technician (Test, Measurement and Inspection)
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Knowsley, L34 1BD |
| Company: | Vp plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | vpplc/TP/362/1197 |
Summary
As a Workshop Technician, you'll play a key role in the servicing, calibration, and inspection of a wide range of specialist Test, Measurement, and Inspection equipment. Working with minimal supervision, you'll ensure all equipment meets safety, compliance, and performance standards ahead of customer hire. This role offers the opportunity to develop supervisory skills, contribute to process improvements, and support junior technicians as part of a collaborative and technically focused team.
Key Responsibilities
- To test and run our Test, Measuring and Inspection products in line with Manufacturer requirements ready for re-hire to customers.
- Make assessments on whether equipment can be made available for hire in a cost effective way
- To test, inspect and calibrate hire fleet and customer equipment
- Use internal software to record servicing activity and consumption of spare parts.
- Accurately record spare parts used in servicing and ensure serviced equipment is in the correct system status.
- Supervising the servicing of a wide range of Test, Measurement, and Inspection products in line with Company procedures and OEM requirements
- Provide training and supervision for all relevant ESSential, Core, Extended and Service to Order products
- Train and supervise the use of third-party software to an advanced level and ensure a strong level of record-keeping is maintained
- Review work completed by other technicians and suggest improvements to processes enacted by other technicians (supporting other ESS Branches)
- Be able to calibrate all relevant TMI and 3rd party products
What We’re Looking For
- An Electrical/Mechanical qualification or similar would be preferred but is not essential.
- Relevant Electrical/mechanical qualifications looking for a role to train and progress within.
- Good communication skills both with colleagues and customers internally and externally.
- Willing to attend manufacturers training courses around the UK when requested.
- Be able to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
- Knowledge of Test, Measurement, Inspection and Calibration industry - desirable
- Competent IT skills
What We Can Offer You
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Monday to Friday hours
- Further education training where applicable
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in housetraining available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
A Little Bit About Us
With over 25 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of equipment, support services, and training solutions.
As a potential employer, joining ESS means becoming part of a dynamic team in an exciting and rewarding work environment. We have established ourselves as a leader in the industry, delivering efficient solutions, exceptional customer support, and cutting-edge equipment.
At ESS, we value employee growth and foster collaboration. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development, recognising and celebrating the skills and dedication of our team members.
Experience a fulfilling career with ESS, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Join us today and be part of our mission to deliver outstanding equipment solutions and support services.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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