Workshop Operative

Routes To Work Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Routes To Work Limited in Glasgow invites applications for a Workshop Operative. The role splits time between warehouse duties and the manufacturing workshop, offering variety and hands-on experience in a growing door manufacturing business.

You will handle picking, packing, goods in/out, measuring and assembling components to customer specifications, with forklift operation training provided. Probation covers £13/hr, rising to £14/hr after six months.

Qualifications

• Experience using measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable with a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Experience in workshop/manufacturing/engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Maintain stock accuracy and organise the warehouse.
• Assist with goods in/out processes.
• Operate a forklift (training provided).
• Manufacture products per drawings and specs.
• Measure, cut and assemble components.
• Produce panels, springs and other bespoke parts.
• Maintain a safe, tidy work area.
• Follow production drawings and customer requirements.

Skills

Measuring equipment

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Hand tools

Forklift license

Warehouse experience

Job description

£13.00 during probation rising to £14.00 thereafter

Job Type

Full Time

Area

Glasgow

Reference ID

WOR35166

Job Owner:

Kirsty

Hiring Stage

LIVE

Workshop Operative

Location: Queenslie Industrial Estate, Glasgow
Job Title: Workshop Operative
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing door manufacturing business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK. This organisation is a market leader within its industry.

The successful candidate will split their time between warehouse operations and the manufacturing workshop:

Approximately 60% warehouse duties, including picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.

Approximately 40% manufacturing duties, assisting with the production of bespoke products made to customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Duties

Picking and packing customer orders accurately.

Loading and unloading deliveries.

Maintaining stock accuracy and warehouse organisation.

Assisting with goods in and goods out processes.

Operating a forklift truck (training provided)

Manufacturing Duties

Using hand tools and workshop equipment to manufacture products to customer specifications.

Measuring, cutting and assembling components accurately.

Producing items such as panels, springs and other bespoke components.

Following production drawings and customer requirements.

Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Candidate Requirements

Ability to use measuring equipment accurately.

Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting duties.

Strong attention to detail.

Reliable with a positive work ethic.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

Previous experience using hand tools within a workshop, manufacturing or engineering environment.

Counterbalance Forklift Licence.

Previous warehouse experience.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

7:30am to 4:00pm

Following Successful Completion of Probation

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

£13.00 per hour during the probation period.

£14.00 per hour following successful completion of the six-month probation period.