Workshop Assistant

Lflegalsolutions; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Christchurch is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support various activities on-site. This entry-level role involves maintaining cleanliness, operating forklifts, and managing waste. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated with experience in handyman tasks. Flexible hours and overtime opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Personal development opportunities

Health surveillance by an occupational health professional

Salary exchange 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 assistant preferred.
• Ability to lift and move stock, equipment, and materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Keeping manufacturing areas clean and well maintained.
• Operating forklifts to move goods and materials.
• Managing waste and adhering to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Handyman experience

Forklift operation

Job description

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

Introduction

The primary role of the Workshop Assistant involves supporting activities across the manufacturing site, which includes a variety of duties.

Responsibilities

• Keeping all manufacturing areas clean, following a regular cleaning schedule.
• Maintaining buildings and site cleanliness, including yard maintenance (hedge trimming, debris removal).
• Ensuring the entire site is well maintained, and notifying management of repairs and general maintenance needs.
• Managing waste, including general waste, recycling, metal swarf segregation, and hazardous waste (oil).
• Annually draining and cleaning slurry from machines.
• Operating forklifts to move goods, materials, and scrap/swarf bins within the factory and yard, including loading and storage areas.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures and processes.

Ideal Experience

The ideal candidate will be willing to undertake a variety of duties, be self-motivated, and have previous experience as a handyman or general site assistant. Forklift experience is advantageous but not essential. The role involves lifting and moving stock, equipment, and materials safely.

Salary

£25,762 for 25 hours per week, which is £19.82 per hour.

Hours

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

Overtime

Paid at time and a half.

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 on pensions.
• Options to buy or sell holiday.
• Opportunity for overtime.

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors