Mechanical Maintenance & Workshop Support Technician
Location: Oldfield Forge
Pay: From £14.00 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Pattern: Weekend availability required – either Saturday or Sunday must form part of your normal working week.
The Role
Oldfield Forge is looking for a practical, mechanically minded Maintenance & Workshop Support Technician to join our team.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone with experience in mechanical maintenance, machinery repairs, engineering or general workshop maintenance who enjoys solving problems, fixing things and keeping equipment and working areas well maintained.
Your main responsibilities will include maintaining and repairing machinery, tooling and equipment throughout the workshop and forge, as well as helping with the general maintenance of our grounds and gardens.
This isn't just a maintenance role. You'll also have the opportunity to develop new skills.
We'll train you in basic blacksmithing, enabling you to support our blacksmith tutors during particularly busy periods. You'll also receive training in our laser engraving equipment and assist with stock cutting, material preparation and other practical jobs around the forge.
We're looking for someone who enjoys variety and is happy to turn their hand to whatever practical jobs need doing.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out general mechanical maintenance and repairs on workshop machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs where possible.
- Maintaining and repairing forge tooling and blacksmithing equipment.
- Carrying out routine maintenance and safety checks.
- Repairing, adjusting and modifying workshop tooling where required.
- Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the forge and wider workshop.
- Taking responsibility for general garden and grounds maintenance, helping to keep the outdoor areas tidy, safe and well presented.
- Carrying out seasonal outdoor maintenance and other practical jobs around the site as required.
- Using and maintaining appropriate garden tools and equipment.
- Learning basic blacksmithing skills to support our tutors during busy periods.
- Preparing materials, tooling and equipment for blacksmithing courses.
- Carrying out stock cutting and material preparation for tutors and courses.
- Learning to operate our laser engraver and assisting with engraving work.
- Assisting with welding and fabrication work where required.
- Helping maintain an organised, clean and safe workshop environment.
- Identifying equipment that requires repair, replacement or improvement.
- Assisting with practical workshop, site and grounds improvement projects.
- Supporting the wider team wherever your practical skills can be put to good use.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in mechanical maintenance, machinery repair, engineering or a similar hands-on role.
- Is confident using hand tools and workshop equipment.
- Can diagnose mechanical problems and find practical solutions.
- Has a good understanding of machinery and mechanical systems.
- Is practical, reliable and capable of working independently.
- Is comfortable carrying out garden, grounds and general outdoor maintenance as part of their normal duties.
- Takes pride in keeping machinery, equipment, workshops and outdoor areas properly maintained.
- Is comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.
- Has a strong awareness of health and safety.
- Is willing to learn new skills and develop their knowledge.
- Enjoys getting stuck into practical work and solving problems.
- Is happy working both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
- Is able to work either Saturday or Sunday as part of their normal working week.
Blacksmithing Experience
Previous blacksmithing experience is not essential.
Full training will be provided in the basic blacksmithing skills required to support our tutors. You'll also be trained in laser engraving, stock preparation and other workshop processes.
The key requirement is strong mechanical and practical ability.
If you enjoy fixing machinery, working with tools, understanding how things work and finding practical solutions to problems, we can teach you the rest.
Working Pattern
Due to the nature of our business and our busy weekend blacksmithing experiences, weekend working is an essential part of this role.
The successful applicant will be required to work either Saturday or Sunday each week, with their remaining working days agreed as part of their normal working pattern.
Please only apply if you're comfortable with regular weekend working.
Driving Licence
A full UK driving licence is not essential but would be advantageous due to our rural location.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay starting from £14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full on-site training.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Opportunities to increase your hours by working across different areas of the business.
- Free on-site parking.
- Staff reward and bonus schemes.
- The opportunity to learn blacksmithing and other specialist workshop skills.
- A genuinely varied role covering mechanical maintenance, workshop support, grounds maintenance and practical projects.
- A supportive, family-run working environment.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
Our Philosophy
At Oldfield Forge, we believe that the more you put into the business, the more you'll get out of it.
We invest in our team, encourage personal development and reward hard work, commitment and a willingness to learn.
We're looking for someone who is prepared to get involved, take responsibility, develop their skills and become an important part of the business.
Start Date
We're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to:
[email protected]
Please tell us a little about your mechanical or practical experience, your availability and why you think you'd be a good fit for Oldfield Forge.
If you're a practical, mechanically minded person who enjoys fixing things, working with machinery, maintaining outdoor spaces and solving problems — and you'd like the opportunity to develop your skills in a unique blacksmithing environment — we'd love to hear from you.
Join Oldfield Forge and become part of a hands-on team where no two days are quite the same.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work Location: In person
