Multi Trade Production Assistant

Iron & Pine; Dalbeattie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Holiday pay

Employee benefits

Job summary

Iron & Pine in Dalbeattie, Scotland, is seeking a reliable Multi-Trade Production Assistant to support workshop and production teams. You will assist skilled tradespeople and help ensure projects are completed safely and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include preparing materials, moving and storing items, and maintaining a clean, organized workshop, while following health and safety procedures. Prior experience is beneficial, with a forklift licence a plus.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills and willingness to learn multiple trades.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist joiners, electricians, and plumbers with day-to-day production and installation tasks.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for production activities.
• Move, handle, and store materials safely within the workshop and site areas.
• Support the assembly, fabrication, and preparation of products as directed.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, including sweeping, tidying, waste disposal, and organizing work areas.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are returned to designated storage locations after use.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct basic inspections of tools and equipment and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, and inventory management when required.
• Support loading and unloading of vehicles and deliveries.
• Carry out general workshop and production duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Organizational skills

Manual handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Vacancy Details

Term: 42hrs per week

Location: Iron & Pine HQ, Dalbeattie

Pay & Benefits: Hourly rate to be discussed, plus training allowance and standard employee benefits that includes holiday pay.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Multi-Trade Production Assistant to support our workshop and production teams. The successful candidate will work alongside our highly skilled trades people assisting with a variety of tasks to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist joiners, electricians, and plumbers with day-to-day production and installation tasks.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for production activities.
• Move, handle, and store materials safely within the workshop and site areas.
• Support the assembly, fabrication, and preparation of products as directed.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, including sweeping, tidying, waste disposal, and organizing work areas.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are returned to designated storage locations after use.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct basic inspections of tools and equipment and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, and inventory management when required.
• Support loading and unloading of vehicles and deliveries.
• Carry out general workshop and production duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Good practical skills and willingness to learn multiple trades.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing, construction, or trade environment.
• Basic knowledge of joinery, electrical, or plumbing work.
• Forklift licence or other relevant certifications.

Personal Attributes

Positive and flexible approach to work.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Good communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workplace.

Working Conditions

Workshop and production environment.
Regular manual handling and lifting duties.
Use of hand and power tools, PPE, and workshop equipment.
Compliance with all company health, safety, and environmental policies.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across multiple trades while contributing to a productive and safe workshop environment.