Workshop Technician

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.

Designing systems that protect.

Realising the power of your skills.

It all matters.

Maintain workshop excellence that underpins vital delivery

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll be hands-on in producing bespoke products to defined designs, working closely with customers to make sure everything is delivered to the right standard and within agreed time frames. Taking pride in the quality of your work, whilst making sure the workshop runs safely and efficiently – following risk assessments, carrying out daily health and safety checks, and maintaining a clean, organised environment. Alongside production, supporting the upkeep of machinery through planned maintenance, keeping tools and materials in good order, and ensuring stock levels are where they need to be will also be your responsibility.

There’s also a broader part to the role. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute ideas to the development of new products, while applying their existing skills and continuing to build new ones, and support the wider team wherever needed. This includes supervising apprentices, helping them grow and develop, and playing an active role in sharing feedback and improving how the team works. By staying up to date with your own professional development and bringing a proactive, collaborative approach, you’ll help strengthen the capability of the Production Unit as a whole.

Apply technical skills in environments where quality matters most

You’re have either a relevant qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, Metalwork, Electronics disciplines, or equivalent demonstrable hands-on experience, along with a solid understanding of workshop health and safety and the safe use of machinery. Confident working from engineering drawings, standards and specifications, you take a precise and methodical approach to your work and understand the importance of getting things right first time. You’re comfortable operating workshop equipment safely and responsibly, and you value maintaining an organised environment where safety and quality go hand in hand.

A team player by nature, you communicate clearly and work well alongside others to get the job done. Keen on building your existing skills, whether that’s developing your knowledge across different engineering disciplines or supporting others in the team. Experience in a similar role or across a range of machining and fitting activities would be an advantage, as would any additional training such as manual handling, forklift operation, first aid or fire warden responsibilities.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.