Workshop Assistant

Manpower; Retford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting a Workshop Assistant in Retford (DN10 6ET) to join a busy workshop team supporting major events and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a hands-on role involving cleaning, preparing and organising equipment to ensure efficient and safe workshop operations.

We are looking for reliable, physically capable individuals who follow safety procedures, can work with a team, and are willing to contribute to a wide range of workshop activities.

Qualifications

• Previous workshop/warehouse experience is beneficial but not required.
• Comfortable carrying out manual handling and physically active duties.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Flexible attitude to supporting different workshop activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean electrical panels and equipment.
• Clean and maintain cables, including jet wash where safe.
• Housekeeping and general cleaning in the workshop.
• Stack, organise and palletise equipment.
• Prepare equipment for dispatch.
• Support workshop technicians with day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Manual handling of equipment and materials.
• Assist the wider workshop team as required.

Job description

Workshop Assistant

Location: DN10 6ET

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Assistant to join a busy and expanding workshop team supporting major events and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a hand-on role providing general workshop support to technicians and operational staff. The successful candidate will assist with cleaning, preparing and organising equipment, helping to ensure the workshop operates efficiently and safely. We are looking for reliable candidates with a strong work ethic who enjoy practical, physical work in a workshop environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning electrical panels and equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining cables, including the use of a jet wash where appropriate and weather conditions permit
• General workshop housekeeping and cleaning activities
• Stacking, organising and banding equipment onto pallets
• Assisting with the preparation of equipment for dispatch
• Supporting Workshop Technicians with day-to-day activities
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Manual handling of equipment and materials
• Supporting the wider workshop team as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing or industrial environment would be beneficial but is not essential
• Comfortable carrying out manual handling and physically active duties
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Health and safety conscious
• Flexible approach to supporting different workshop activities

Important Information

• Workshop-base rural location with limited public transport access
• Own vehicle and driving licence essential
• No site cards required
• Overtime opportunities available