Workshop Assistant

Premier Recruitment Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Workshop Assistant in Orpington. The successful candidate will support workshop operations and gain hands-on experience within engineering. Responsibilities include assisting with manual operations and machinery while maintaining a clean environment. The role requires prior production experience and a motivated attitude, with a competitive hourly rate starting at £13.50. Opportunities for development within the team are encouraged, alongside additional benefits such as bonuses and health services.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Health & wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings is advantageous.
• Experience using micrometres and verniers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day workshop operations.
• Assist with manual operations including vibro deburring.
• Operate machinery and support assembly department.

Skills

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Basic understanding of engineering drawings

Experience using inspection equipment (micrometres, verniers)

Motivated and reliable attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Workshop Assistant
Orpington, Kent
£13.50 per hour (dependent on experience)
40 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Premier Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established engineering company based in Orpington. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Workshop Assistant to join a highly skilled and supportive team.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in a production or workshop environment who enjoys a varied role and is keen to develop within engineering and manufacturing.

About the Role

You will support day-to-day workshop operations, assisting across multiple departments. Full training will be provided where required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build hands‑on experience within engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Following job cards, procedures and instructions from team leaders
• Assisting with manual operations including vibro deburring and blacking (training provided)
• Operating machinery and supporting the assembly department (training provided)
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• A basic understanding of engineering drawings (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometres and verniers (advantageous)
• A motivated and reliable attitude
• Pride in their work and working environment
• The ability to work under pressure when required

What's on Offer

• 40 hours per week with overtime available
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff prize draw raffles
• Christmas bonus

Salary is dependent on experience, starting from £13.50 per hour.

Contact Premier Recruitment Group for further details or to apply.