Workshop Assistant

Latitude Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Christchurch is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support various duties across the manufacturing site. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, managing waste, and operating forklifts. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and proactive, with handyman experience preferred. This part-time position offers flexible hours and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Personal development opportunities

Health surveillance by an occupational health professional

Salary exchange options on pensions

Options to buy or sell holiday

Opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake a variety of duties.
• Previous experience as a handyman or general site operative preferred.
• Forklift experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Keeping all manufacturing areas clean and orderly.
• Managing waste and adhering to Health & Safety procedures.
• Operating forklifts to move goods and materials.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Handyman experience

Forklift operation

Job description

Workshop Assistant

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Workshop Assistant to join a leading and growing manufacturing company based near Christchurch.

Introduction

The primary role of the Workshop Assistant will involve supporting various duties across the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities:

1. Keeping all manufacturing areas clean, following a regular cleaning schedule.
2. Maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of buildings and the site, including yard maintenance (hedge trimming, debris removal).
3. Ensuring the entire site is well maintained; notifying management of repairs and general maintenance needs.
4. Managing waste, including shop floor waste, recycling, metal swarf segregation, and hazardous waste (oil).
5. Annually draining and cleaning slurry from machines.
6. Operating forklifts to move goods, materials, and scrap/swarf bins within the factory and yard, including loading and storage areas.
7. Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and processes.

Ideal Experience:

The ideal candidate will be willing to undertake a variety of duties, be self-motivated, and proactive. Previous experience as a handyman or general site operative is preferred. Forklift experience is advantageous but not essential.

There will be some lifting and moving of stock, equipment, and materials around the site, conducted in a safe manner.

Salary:

GBP 25,762 for 25 hours per week, equating to GBP 19.82 per hour.

Hours:

25 hours per week, typically worked across 4 days (Monday to Thursday).

Benefits:

• Flexible start and finish times (to be agreed)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development opportunities
• Health surveillance by an occupational health professional
• Salary exchange options on pensions
• Options to buy or sell holiday
• Opportunity for overtime

If you are interested in this Workshop Assistant position, please apply, and we will contact you to discuss further.