Workshop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Creative Services company working on Theme Park, Film and Exhibition projects, is looking for an workshop assistant to join their expanding team, working at their Birmingham / Castle Vale studio. Our company is a global leader in the Theme Parks, Resorts, Attractions, Experiences and Film & TV industries, boasting an impressive client list.
We are looking for an individual to support our Workshop Manager. This is a role primarily based in the workshop. The candidate would manage our environmental and waste / recycling management system, make deliveries and collections, driving the forklift and loading and unloading lorries (training available), taking in deliveries and quality checking those as well as logging such deliveries in our quality management system. The candidate would take care of machine maintenance, manage consultant machine testing and safety logs, report on stock levels and consumables requirements, manage sundries and prepare tool kits for installations. The candidate would need to comply with our environmental, quality management and health and safety policies.
Key requirements:
- Driving license
- A broad knowledge of different trades, materials and tools
- Organised and attentive to detail
- Computer literate. Proficient in basic Excel.
- Valid forklift license would be a bonus but not a requirement
This role is available immediately.
Salary negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B35 6AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Assistant roles across Scruffy Dog Productions are Expanding!'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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