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Job Title: Workshop Engineer
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Consett
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm & Fridays 6am-2.30pm
Salary: From £25,000
Industry: Materials Testing / Engineering
We're looking for a Workshop Engineer to join our Materials Testing team, preparing precision metal test samples used in a variety of engineering and industrial projects.
This is a hands-on role where you'll work with machinery, tooling and materials to support critical testing activities. Full training can be provided for the right person.
What You'll Be Doing
We're looking for practical, reliable individuals who enjoy working with their hands, take pride in producing high-quality work, and have a strong attention to detail.
This role could suit candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including: Engineering or manufacturing, Production or assembly, CNC or machining environments, Automotive or vehicle maintenance, Mechanical fitting or fabrication, Welding and metalwork, or Construction trades.
You'll Bring
No direct experience is required for this role, full training will be provided.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
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