General Workshop Operative - Manufacturing & Engineering

People Group Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Long‑term stability

Job summary

People Group Limited is seeking a General Workshop Operative to join its West Essex facility, supporting the production and assembly of modular components within a Tier 1 MEP contractor context.

You will work with a skilled team to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to high quality standards, with long‑term stability and development opportunities within a growing manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction or warehouse environments.
• Good practical skills using hand and power tools.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly and production of modular and prefabricated building components.
• Support fabrication, finishing and general manufacturing activities.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Read and follow basic technical drawings, work instructions and production schedules.
• Assist with the installation of fixings, brackets and other components.
• Load, unload and move materials around the workshop and manufacturing facility.
• Prepare and organise materials for production teams and assembly workstations.
• Carry out basic quality inspections, reporting any defects or damaged materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop in line with health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors and production teams to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Practical tools

Health & safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift licence

Job description

General Workshop Operative - Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: West Essex

Salary: Up to £33,000 + Benefits Package

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Engineering / MEP / Manufacturing

We are looking to appoint a General Workshop Operative to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor at their specialist manufacturing and assembly facility in West Essex.

The successful candidate will support the production and assembly of prefabricated and modular building components, working alongside an experienced manufacturing team to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business with a strong pipeline of secured projects, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly and production of modular and prefabricated building components.
• Support fabrication, finishing and general manufacturing activities.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Read and follow basic technical drawings, work instructions and production schedules.
• Assist with the installation of fixings, brackets and other components.
• Load, unload and move materials around the workshop and manufacturing facility.
• Prepare and organise materials for production teams and assembly workstations.
• Carry out basic quality inspections, reporting any defects or damaged materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop in line with health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors and production teams to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, construction or warehouse environment.
• Good practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within MEP, fabrication, modular construction or offsite manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering or technical drawings.
• Forklift licence or crane/slinger signaller training.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or 5S workplace organisation.
• First Aid qualification.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive company benefits package.
• Long-term career stability with an established Tier 1 MEP contractor.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist manufacturing and assembly facility.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop practical and technical skills.