Technical Operative Blacksmiths Workshop & Street Infrastructure
Location: Edinburgh
Hours: Monday to Friday, (36 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £15.53 per hour?
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: Immediate
Drivers licence required for this role!
Pertemps are looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Operative to join our Clients Blacksmiths Workshop team, helping maintain and improve street furniture, parks, housing infrastructure and other essential public spaces. If you enjoy practical work, problem-solving, and making a visible difference in your community, this role could be perfect for you.
About the Role
As part of a specialist team, youll support Blacksmiths and other trades in the installation, repair and maintenance of:
Street furniture
Parks and greenspace infrastructure
Housing and public safety equipment
Railings, fencing and playground installations
Roads, pavements and associated groundworks
Your work will help keep local public spaces safe, functional and attractive for residents and visitors.
What Youll Do
Assist with repair, installation and refurbishment of street furniture and park infrastructure
Carry out groundworks, fencing and simple joinery/engineering tasks
Support the manufacture of new items and components
Remove damaged or vandalised structures, including play equipment
Install railings, signposts, handrails and other structures
Work on building repairs, emergency call-outs and countryside/walkway maintenance
Erect scaffolding and prepare areas for events and public installations
Operate plant machinery (e.g. excavators, telehandlers, forklifts) if trained
Complete risk assessments and follow safety procedures at all times
What Were Looking For
Experience in a workshop environment
Strong knowledge of installing, inspecting and repairing street furniture
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Practical skills in joinery, metalwork, or general engineering
Ability to plan work, solve problems and work flexibly
Good communication skills
Street Works (Signing, Lighting & Guarding) certification
Knowledge of current health & safety legislation
Abrasive wheels, PASMA, forklift, gas equipment safety or other relevant certificates (desirable)
This is an active, hands-on outdoor role. Youll be working across a variety of locations in all weather conditions and sometimes in confined, noisy or dusty environments. The job involves physical tasks, working at height, lifting heavy items, and using power tools and machinery.
If youre practical, adaptable and take pride in quality workmanship, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep your city moving, safe, and well-maintained.
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