Manufacturing Workshop Assistant

Manufacturing Workshop Assistant | West Oxfordshire | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm | 42.5 hours per week | £24,000–£29,000 per annum, depending on age and experience

Our client manufactures premium, bespoke aluminium gates in West Oxfordshire. Every gate they produce is made to order, so quality, attention to detail and pride in their work are extremely important.

The Role

They are seeking enthusiastic and reliable people to join their manufacturing team as Manufacturing Workshop Assistants.

This is an entry-level role within the workshop, helping to manufacture and finish bespoke aluminium gates. You don't need to have previous experience in gate manufacturing. They are more interested in finding people who are practical, hardworking, keen to learn and take pride in doing a good job.

The role will involve working across different parts of the manufacturing process. As the team grows, they will look at each person's strengths and interests and determine where they can make the biggest contribution.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing aluminium gates for painting, including sanding, filling and surface preparation
Assisting with painting and finishing gates
Cutting aluminium components and assisting with CNC machinery
Helping to assemble and manufacture bespoke gates
Checking work and maintaining high standards of quality
Moving materials and helping to keep the workshop organised
Cleaning and maintaining the workshop and equipment
Assisting with stock takes and keeping materials organised
Helping other members of the manufacturing team when required
Learning new skills and taking on additional responsibilities as you develop
Requirements

Essential

Practical and hands-on
Reliable and hardworking
Keen to learn new skills
Comfortable working as part of a team
Able to follow instructions and work carefully
Interested in producing high-quality work
Physically capable of working in a busy workshop environment
Positive in their approach and willing to get stuck in
Desirable

Previous experience with CNC machinery, painting, metalwork, fabrication, sanding or other practical work
What’s In It For You

£24,000–£29,000 per annum, depending on age and experience
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and develop within a growing manufacturing business
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