Labourer

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Labourer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a team building cutting edge technology that makes a real world difference. 
This is a practical, physical role supporting the day-to-day running of our manufacturing operations. You’ll help prepare, organise and move components, equipment and materials to support production and assembly teams.  

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in being reliable and is excited by the idea of contributing to high-tech, meaningful products. 

Who We Are

OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.

Here’s what our benefits have to offer:

Competitive remuneration package, base pay rate of £12.71 per hour, with performance-related bonuses and clear progression opportunities.

Enhanced Pension plan – enhanced pension plan with up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.

25 days’ holiday + public holidays, with long-service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.

Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.

Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best.

Life assurance for peace of mind.

Salary sacrifice schemes – including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel.

Paid team socials – from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together.

A culture that empowers – we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Materials handling moving organising and transporting parts tools and equipment around the facility
• Workshop support helping technicians and engineers prepare work areas and clear down after tasks
• Housekeeping keeping workshop areas clean safe and well organised
• Goods in and dispatch support assisting with deliveries packaging and outgoing materials
• Stock movement ensuring parts and components are in the right place at the right time
• Ad hoc support tasks helping the wider team wherever extra hands are needed

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong work ethic reliable proactive and willing to get stuck in
• Physical capability comfortable with manual handling and active work throughout the day
• Attention to detail takes care with tasks and follows instructions accurately
• Team mindset works well with others and communicates clearly
• Good timekeeping punctual and dependable
• MUST HAVE: Valid UK Driving License

Desirable

• Previous experience in a warehouse manufacturing or workshop environment
• Basic understanding of health and safety in a production setting
• Interest in engineering or technology driven environments

More About Us

Vision
Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies

Mission
Be a world leading provider of autonomous technology for surveillance applications and defence

Values
Be a Good Egg: Earn respect have mutual trust and be honest
Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team and we get stuff done
Be empowered: We are autonomous reliable and take personal responsibility
We are one team: Look out for each other and the team
Things go wrong: Fail fast learn and move on
Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people