Workshop Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Billingshurst, West Sussex, is seeking a reliable Workshop Assistant for a temporary assignment starting ASAP. The role is onsite, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and involves a physically demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate workshop machinery such as beam saws, CNC drills and CNC edgebanders, perform general maintenance, manage workloads with the Team Leader, and ensure tasks are completed accurately while reporting any production faults.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with basic IT and machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy lifting as required.
• Operate workshop machinery including beam saws, CNC drills and CNC edgebanders.
• Maintain and clean work areas.
• Support the Team Leader with workload management.
• Ensure tasks meet job-specific requirements and report faults.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Tools

Beam saws

CNC drills

CNC edgebanders

Job description

Morgan McKinley is looking for a reliable and proactive Workshop Assistant to join a company based in Billingshurst, West Sussex. This is a temp job opportunity to start ASAP and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and is physically capable of handling heavy lifting. the Workshop Assistant job requires a positive attitude and a hands-on approach are essential.

Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

Duration: Start ASAP - initially until end of October

Location: Onsite, Billingshurst, West Sussex

Workshop Assistant duties:

• Performing heavy lifting as required
• Operating workshop machinery such as beam saws, CNC drills, and CNC edgebanders
• Carrying out general maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Managing workloads and responsibilities assigned by the Team Leader
• Understanding job-specific requirements and ensuring tasks are completed accurately
• Reporting any faults, issues, or discrepancies with production or on the workshop floor to your supervisor

Skills and experience:

• Ideally have worked in an Engineering, Workshop or Manufacturing environment, lifting, shifting, processing goods etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills