Workshop Operative

SER Limited

Brecon

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Profit share scheme

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave

Additional annual leave with length of

25 days annual leave + birthday + bank

Mobile phone

Job summary

SER Limited in Brecon seeks a Workshop Operative to join its production team, supporting the manufacture, assembly and testing of new machinery and spare parts. The role is site-based with occasional travel to customer or supplier sites and a focus on delivering high-quality workmanship in a busy engineering environment.

You will work from 08:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–15:30 on Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life and medical insurance, and birthday

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 GCSEs or equivalent (grade C or above).
Experience in engineering/manufacturing environment desirable.
Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
Health and safety awareness or formal training in production environments.

Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble new machines and spare parts on the shop floor.
Use tools and production equipment safely and effectively.
Test new machines before dispatch and ensure quality checks.
Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
Support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations and assist apprentices.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & safety

English

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Forklift

IPAF

Job description

Workshop Operative

Engineering & Machine Assembly

Salary: £30

Location: Brecon - Site-Based Role

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Workshop Operative to join its production team and support the manufacture, assembly, and testing of new machinery and spare parts.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on approach who enjoys working in an engineering environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You will be based within the company’s workshop, working as part of a close-knit engineering team and contributing to the successful build and dispatch of new machines.

The role is primarily workshop-based, although there may be occasional requirements to attend customer or supplier sites, undertake training, or support investigations relating to customer complaints and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble new machines and spare parts on the shop floor
Use tools and production equipment safely and effectively
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and checked regularly
Test new machines before dispatch
Follow company health and safety procedures at all times
Support non-conformance and customer complaint reviews
Work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of production and quality
Support and mentor new apprentices where required
Identify personal training needs and communicate these with your line manager
Contribute to a positive, professional, and disciplined working environment
Lead by example and maintain high standards of workmanship
Support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
Attend customer or supplier sites when required
Assist with customer aftercare and operational investigations where necessary
Carry out any other reasonable tasks required by the business

Requirements

Minimum of 8 GCSEs or equivalent, ideally grade C or above
Previous experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment is desirable
Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
Health and safety awareness or formal training within a production environment
Methodical and thorough approach to work
Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to change
Competent using IT equipment
Good standard of written and spoken English
Professional attitude with strong standards of conduct and discipline

Desirable