Workshop Operative

Workshop Operative

Engineering & Machine Assembly
Salary: £30,000
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

• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles
• Understanding of ISO 14001 environmental management principles
• Forklift, IPAF, or relevant materials-handling certification
• Experience assembling or testing industrial machinery
• Previous experience working within a production environment

Package

• £30,000 basic salary
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday leave
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Mobile phone
• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 - 15:30

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alex Connolly on 01254 781300

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