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Workshop Assistant

£14.6 - £17 per hourEstimated
Full-time

About the Role

Workshop Assistant
Permanent position
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

The Role:
The Workshop Assistant supports the workshop in daily activities associated with the maintenance, repair, and testing of containerised offshore systems and ancillary equipment. This role involves providing general support to the workshop team in all aspects of workshop activity including waste disposal, cleaning and tidying the workshop and yard areas.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure company HSQE policy and written procedures are followed.
  • Support equipment loadouts, ensuring picking lists are adhered to.
  • Assist the paint team with fabric maintenance of equipment.
  • Ensure the workshop and yard are kept tidy and the waste management policy is adhered to.
  • Support the Workshop Manager in organising base layout and structure.
  • Pressure-wash equipment and buildings.
  • Work safely as per the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
  • Maintain a professional and courteous approach to customers and colleagues at all times

What we’re looking for:
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good physical condition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key skills, knowledge and experience: 
Previous experience in a workshop or similar role is preferred.
Relevant trade certification or apprenticeship in a related field is advantageous

*This role is to be based at our Great Yarmouth location; therefore, you will need to live within a reasonable distance to be eligible.

Why join us?
Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Visit our website at: www.james-fisher.com

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now! 

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. 

 

 

 

 

 

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