Modern, smart and clean premises. Long term job security. Very varied work.
The job - Workshop Labourer
Working on the premises of a well-established precision engineering business, the work you do will make sure the business is always running smoothly.
This is a working machine shop environment with heavy machinery, metal chippings, oil and lubricants and it can be hard work but you'll be working alongside a friendly colleague and the job will be varied.
Your duties will include amongst other things:
removing swarf (metal chips or filings) from machinery;
cutting metal bar and sheet metal to length and correct sizes;
tidying workshop floor, washing floors and cleaning spills;
cleaning and packing components;
delivering products to customers using company van;
some basic general buildings maintenance tasks as and when needed (painting, replacing light bulbs, general upkeep and basic handyperson-type jobs);
some deburring of machined components as and when needed and
any associated duties as required.
Reporting to the Manager, your job will see you working on an engineering factory site, working with and around engineers operating precision machinery. This is a busy and varied role for someone who enjoys being busy at work, and for someone who has a keen interest in making sure that the facility is kept well stocked, clean, tidy and organised to make sure colleagues can carry out their working day in a safe and effective manner.
Experience of working in a similar engineering environment would be preferable, a driving licence is essential for this job.
Job title: Workshop Labourer (engineering machine shop floor General Assistant)
Location: Tewkesbury
Essential requirement for this job: Driving licence
Working hours: 39 hour working week, day shift, finishing at lunch time on Fridays, overtime available.
Pay rate: We're looking to pay between £14.25 and £14.75 per hour, please do get in touch with your requirements
Benefits: Competitive salary, good holiday allowance + all bank holidays, 6% pension contributions, Christmas shut down, overtime available, free on-site parking.
Contract type: permanent
Commutable from: Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Twinning, Bishops Cleeve, Worcester and surrounding areas
Some of the benefits:
Competitive earnings
Formal pay review every year
Lunch time finish every Friday
Long-term job security
Great long-term career prospects
Regular overtime opportunities to boost your earnings
24 days holiday + all bank holidays (increasing with service)
6% company pension contributions
Life insurance policy 2 x your annual salary at no cost to you
Christmas shutdown
Christmas bonus
Clean, bright and modern working environment
Free on-site parking
Clear progression, including CNC programming development
To apply for this Workshop Labourer job (engineering machine shop floor)
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Salary description
£14.25 - £14.75 per hour