Workshop / Engineering Assistant

Meridian Business Support; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Workshop / Engineering Assistant in Rochdale. This role involves assisting with various engineering tasks, using hand and power tools, preparing materials, and maintaining a safe workshop environment. The ideal candidate should have a basic experience with tools, a strong work ethic, and a proactive attitude. Training can be provided for those willing to learn. This position offers a temporary ongoing contract with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Basic experience using hand and power tools, training can be provided.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Proactive attitude and team spirit.
• Health & safety awareness in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the use of hand and power tools.
• Prepare and cut materials to specification.
• General assembly and support on engineering projects.
• Keep the workshop clean, safe, and organized.
• Help with loading, unloading, and moving materials.
• Support qualified engineers with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Basic experience using tools such as drills and saws

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Team spirit

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Workshop / Engineering Assistant

Location : Rochdale

Hours : Monday – Thursday 8am – 4 : 30pm / Friday 8am – 3 : 30pm

Pay : £12.21

Contract : Temp ongoing

Are you practical, hands‑on, and keen to work in a busy and friendly workshop environment? We’re looking for a Workshop / Engineering Assistant to support our engineering and production team with a range of tasks involving tools, machinery, and general workshop duties.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assisting with the use of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and other workshop equipment
• Preparing and cutting materials to specification
• General assembly and support on engineering projects
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe, and organised
• Helping with loading, unloading, and moving materials
• Supporting qualified engineers with day‑to‑day tasks

Requirements :

• ✅ Basic experience using tools such as drills and saws (training can be provided)
• ✅ A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• ✅ Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• ✅ A proactive attitude and team spirit
• ✅ Health & safety awareness in a workshop environment

📩 Interested? Apply now

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy