Workshop Assistant

Stewart Johnson Partners Limited; Kempston; On-site; GBP 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

23 days leave

Holiday buy/sell

Company pension

Paycare Healthcare

Sick pay

Training and development

Site-based progression

Job summary

Stewart Johnson Partners Limited in Kempston, Bedford, is recruiting a Workshop Assistant to join its established engineering business. The role is full-time and permanent, based in a busy workshop and yard, with overtime opportunities and a clear path for training and career development.

You will work alongside Fabricators and Fitters, helping prepare materials, organise equipment and maintain safety, quality and efficiency in day-to-day operations across the UK market.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, practical approach to workshop tasks.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required or access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Fabricators and Fitters with workshop prep.
• Building, cleaning and moving products and materials.
• Accepting deliveries and storing items correctly.
• Organising materials per project requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, safe workshop and yard.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks (cranes, forklift, MEWP).
• Ensuring PPE is stored and maintained.
• Providing updates on storage, yard space and priorities.

Skills

Hands-on work

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team working

Verbal and written communication

Health and safety awareness

Task prioritisation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Workshop Assistant

Location: Kempston, Bedford

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Overtime: Available

Stewart Johnson Partners is recruiting for a Workshop Assistant to join an established specialist engineering business based in Kempston.

Our client designs, manufactures and delivers engineering solutions for the water and wastewater sector across the UK and Ireland. This is a growing business with a strong focus on quality, safety and career development.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop and yard. You will work alongside Fabricators, Fitters and Workshop Team Leaders, helping to prepare materials, organise equipment and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Fabricators and Fitters with the preparation of workshop jobs.
• Supporting the building, cleaning and movement of products and materials.
• Accepting deliveries and ensuring items are stored in the correct locations.
• Organising materials in line with individual projects.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised workshop and yard.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks, including checks on the overhead crane, forklift and MEWP.
• Ensuring lifting equipment is available for scheduled LOLER inspections.
• Ensuring power tools are available for scheduled PAT testing.
• Dismantling and disposing of pallets, crates and other wooden items.
• Monitoring yard activity and supporting safe working practices.
• Ensuring PPE is stored and maintained correctly.
• Providing updates on workshop storage, yard space and operational priorities.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

• A practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive and reliable attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Previous workshop, manufacturing or engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

Benefits

• Salary of £31,200 per annum.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• Holiday buy and sell options.
• Company pension.
• Paycare healthcare scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and progress into site-based responsibilities.

The role requires someone dependable, organised and comfortable undertaking a varied range of practical duties within a busy workshop and yard environment.