About this role
Manufacturing Workshop Labourer
Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm
About the Role:
We are looking for a practical, reliable Manufacturing Workshop Labourer to support day-to-day operations within this Ipswich-based manufacturing workshop.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving material handling, basic workshop operations, assembly support, packing, housekeeping and general assistance to machine operatives. As a Workshop Labourer you will help to keep work moving safely and efficiently while ensuring finished products are handled accurately and to a high standard.
The role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, is willing to learn and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidayEarly finish at 2pm on a Friday so weekends start early!Company pension with 5% employer matched contributionAnnual salary review with potential performance and Christmas bonusCycle to work scheme after probationary periodOvertime hours availableFull training will be provided. Plus the opportunity to develop manufacturing skills and progress towards a Machine Operative position.PPE provided including boots and overalls Requirements:
Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to carry out regular manual tasks safelyReliable, punctual and willing to take responsibility for completing allocated workGood attention to detail and commitment to qualityProactive attitude and willingness to learn new workshop and production skillsAble to follow instructions and work at pace without compromising safetyComfortable working independently and as part of a teamDemonstrated ability of working in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing or labouring experience is essential, although training is provided. Key Responsibilities:
Move, prepare and organise materials, components and finished goods around the workshopSupport cutting, drilling, trimming, de-swarfing, finishing and assembly operationsAssist machine and extrusion operatives with production tasks, changeovers and machine clean downsInspect work for obvious defects and follow company quality procedures to ensure products meet specificationSeparate and process scrap or out-of-spec materials for recycling and reprocessingMaintain clean, tidy and safe work areas, including general factory housekeepingBuild bespoke pallets for customer ordersMonitor consumables and stock levels, minimise waste and report shortages or issues promptlyFollow all health and safety instructions, use PPE correctly and report hazardsProvide flexible support across assembly, production and despatch during busy periods when required