Workshop Engineer

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential. At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. Job Description As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support within the machining workshop to fulfil business requirements, as well as operating machining equipment in a safe manner, in accordance with instruction and manufacturers guidance. Key Accountabilities: Maintain a clean workspace, free of hazards Maintain traceability throughout the machining process Ensure that the quality output is commensurate with the requirements of the business, with particular reference to accredited tests under our ISO 17025 approval Maintain organised and auditable systems of work to ensure compliance with UKAS 17025 accreditation. Rudimentary appreciation and understanding of laboratory techniques and equipment to assure minimum quality and health and safety requirements are achieved. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to organise and prioritise workload, adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment and focus when performing repetitive work. The following attributes would be desirable, but not essential; Understanding of metallurgy / machining of different metals CAD/CAM programming Use of various machining equipment (lathes, band saw, grinders etc) Knowledge of international standards applying to metals testing Working within a material testing facility Use of multiple precision machining solutions in a production setting Experience working within an engineering environment Additional Information As a Workshop Engineer, you'll receive a salary of between 18,000 to 22,000 per annum depending on experience, plus you'll benefit from a, retail discount scheme, a contributory pension scheme and life cover. Job Title : Workshop Engineer Job Type: Permanent Hours: 40 per week Job Location: Manchester APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days. Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to organise and prioritise workload, adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment and focus when performing repetitive work. The following attributes would be desirable, but not essential; Understanding of metallurgy / machining of different metals CAD/CAM programming Use of various machining equipment (lathes, band saw, grinders etc) Knowledge of international standards applying to metals testing Working within a material testing facility Use of multiple precision machining solutions in a production setting Experience working within an engineering environment Responsibilities: As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support within the machining workshop to fulfil business requirements, as well as operating machining equipment in a safe manner, in accordance with instruction and manufacturers guidance. Key Accountabilities: Maintain a clean workspace, free of hazards Maintain traceability throughout the machining process Ensure that the quality output is commensurate with the requirements of the business, with particular reference to accredited tests under our ISO 17025 approval Maintain organised and auditable systems of work to ensure compliance with UKAS 17025 accreditation. Rudimentary appreciation and understanding of laboratory techniques and equipment to assure minimum quality and health and safety requirements are achieved.