Enjoy working with machinery, tools and equipment? We're looking for someone practical who enjoys getting stuck into hands-on work.
Farley Riggs is a family-owned business based in Edinburgh, servicing and maintaining a diverse range of industrial equipment used across the energy, resources and construction industries.
We're looking for a mechanically minded Trades Assistant to join our workshop team.
You don't need to be a qualified mechanic or fitter. We're interested in people who have worked with tools, machinery or equipment and enjoy practical work.
What you'll be doing
Assisting with mechanical maintenance, servicing and repairs
Working on pumps, hoses, valves, vehicles and industrial equipment
Preparing, cleaning and inspecting equipment
Assisting with basic fault finding and repairs
Sandblasting, painting and surface preparation as required
General workshop duties and equipment handling
Helping keep equipment ready for projects and customers
Who would suit this role?
You might have experience as a Trades Assistant, Workshop Hand, Maintenance Assistant, mechanical labourer or in an equipment hire or machinery workshop.
We're looking for someone who:
Enjoys hands-on mechanical work
Has experience using hand tools and power tools
Is reliable, practical and willing to learn
Can work independently and alongside others
Takes pride in completing work properly
Understands the importance of workplace safety
Holds a driver's licence
A White Card, forklift licence or trade qualification would be an advantage.
If you have mechanical aptitude and enjoy practical work, we'd like to hear from you.