Workshop Assistant

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Private healthcare

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Workshop Assistant for a site-based role commute to Slough. You’ll begin with full training, assist with the mechanical build and assembly of bespoke products, and learn on the job alongside experienced engineers.

Overtime opportunities and clear progression into more skilled roles are available. Working Monday to Friday, days-based, you’ll use basic workshop equipment and hand tools while developing practical mechanical and manufacturing skills in

Qualifications

• Some mechanical exposure in garage/workshop environments.
• Comfortable using hand tools and eager to learn.
• Practical, hands-on, reliable attitude.
• Commutable to Slough.
• Interest in building a long-term career in mechanical engineering/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Full on-the-job workshop training provided.
• Assisting with mechanical build and assembly of bespoke products.
• Using hand tools and basic workshop equipment (training provided).
• Monday to Friday, days-based role.
• Overtime and progression available.

Skills

Mechanical exposure

Hand tools

Reliable attitude

Tools

Basic workshop equipment

Job description

Workshop Assistant

£26,000 - £28,000 + Full Training + Overtime + Progression + Private Healthcare

Site-based | Commutable to Slough

Do you have a basic mechanical background and enjoy hands-on work- using tools, assembling parts, or helping out in a workshop/garage environment? Are you looking for an entry-level role with full training, overtime, and clear long-term progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, family-run manufacturer where you'll be trained from the ground up, working on bespoke equipment while developing practical mechanical and engineering skills.

This company designs and manufactures specialist products for the defence and marine sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Assistant to join their workshop team.

This is a Monday to Friday, days-based position. You'll support the build, assembly, and preparation of components and products, learning directly from experienced engineers. There are overtime opportunities to increase earnings and genuine progression into more skilled mechanical roles.

The Role:

• Full on-the-job workshop training provided
• Assisting with mechanical build and assembly of bespoke products
• Using hand tools and basic workshop equipment (training provided)
• Monday to Friday, days-based role
• Overtime and progression available

The Person:

• Some mechanical exposure (e.g., garage/workshop, assembly, maintenance, fitting, fabrication, DIY/mechanical hobbies)
• Comfortable using hand tools (or keen to learn quickly)
• Practical, hands-on, reliable attitude
• Commutable to Slough
• Looking to build a long-term career in mechanical engineering/manufacturing

Reference Number: BBBH278456

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.