Manufacturing Workshop Assistant

Empire Gates Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Gates Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Manufacturing Workshop Assistant to join our West Oxfordshire site. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (42.5 hours). You will help manufacture and finish bespoke aluminium gates, with on-the-job training.

Prior experience is not required; we value practical, hardworking people who are keen to learn and take pride in producing high-quality work. Salary ranges from £24,000 to £29,000 per year, depending on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in the workshop focused on manufacturing and finishing bespoke aluminium gates.
• Wants practical, hardworking individuals keen to learn and take pride in quality.
• Ability to work across different parts of the manufacturing process and learn new skills.

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

Skills

Practical

Reliable

Teamwork

Keen to learn

Attention to detail

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

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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