Workshop Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Training

Overtime

Progression

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Workshop Assistant for a site-based role near Slough. The role offers full training, overtime opportunities, and a path to progression within a close-knit manufacturing environment.

You will assist with assembling bespoke products, using hand tools, and supporting assembly and preparation tasks under guidance from experienced engineers. Monday to Friday days-based work.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical background is desirable.
• Willingness to learn with training provided.
• Practical, hands-on and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical build and assembly of bespoke products.
• Support the build, assembly and preparation of components.
• Learn from experienced engineers in a day-based role.
• Overtime opportunities to increase earnings and progression.

Skills

Mechanical background

Hand tools

Reliable

Tools

Hand tools

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

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

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