About the Company
Bedford Pumps is a leading UK manufacturer of high-capacity, engineered pumping solutions for the water, wastewater, flood defence and land drainage sectors. We design, build and test bespoke pumps in-house, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
About the Role
Working under supervision of shopfloor/stores personnel but reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Workshop Support Operative will be part of a small team responsible for supporting all production activities. You will also support ongoing initiatives to increase output, drive continuous improvement, and help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the pressure testing of various pump components in line with production schedule/build requirements
- Assist in the rigging and de-rigging of test arrangements, including insertion and removal of pumps
- Clean down, touch up/paint, and prepare pumps for dispatch following testing
- Support general operational activities within the workshop
- Use overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large and heavy items around the workshop
- Load and unload vehicles as required
- Carry out general housekeeping and low-level maintenance of facilities
- Collect and deliver smaller parts
- Deliver parts from stores to workshop
- Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with company HSQE policies and procedures
- Carry out other tasks as reasonably requested by the company
Qualifications
- Experience working in a similar mechanical assembly environment
- Full driving licence
- Overhead crane qualification (training will be provided if required)
- Forklift licence (training will be provided if required)
Required Skills
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Proactive and willing to learn
- Strong team player
- Commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards
- Good work ethic
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
- Strong attention to detail
- Good verbal communication skills
- Interest in continuous improvement activities