Job Posted: 15 August 2025
Contract Term: Permanent
Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: £26,000 - £29,750 depending on experience
Industries: Engineering Manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in mechanical fitting or a similar workshop-based role.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering diagrams.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools (e.g., spanners, screwdrivers) and power tools (e.g., drills, grinders).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or workshop operations (preferred but not essential).

ROLE: WORKSHOP OPERATIVE

Salary range: £26,000 - £29,750 depending on experience
Vikoma is a world leading environmental business. We design and manufacture oil spill response and oil recovery equipment. Our expert team of 60 supports an international market from our Isle of Wight based facility.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Operative with mechanical fitting experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, fitting, and maintaining mechanical components and systems, working from technical drawings, and using a variety of hand and power tools.
For the right person, there is also potential to join our commissioning team for international trips in which case additional allowances will be paid.
We can offer you a permanent contract working a 38 hour week at our factory in East Cowes plus potential for overtime.
We offer an attractive benefits package which includes a private pension scheme, a healthcare and wellbeing support scheme, shopping discounts including ferry travel, life insurance and a 4 ½ day working week with Friday afternoons off.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and work from detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Assemble and fit mechanical and hydraulic components to precise specifications.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks on completed assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to resolve technical issues or improvement opportunities.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.