Workshop Labourer

Manufacturing Workshop Labourer
Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm
About the Role:
We are looking for a practical, reliable Manufacturing Workshop Labourer to support day-to-day operations within this Ipswich-based manufacturing workshop.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving material handling, basic workshop operations, assembly support, packing, housekeeping and general assistance to machine operatives. As a Workshop Labourer you will help to keep work moving safely and efficiently while ensuring finished products are handled accurately and to a high standard.
The role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, is willing to learn and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
* Early finish at 2pm on a Friday so weekends start early!
* Company pension with 5% employer matched contribution
* Annual salary review with potential performance and Christmas bonus
* Cycle to work scheme after probationary period
* Overtime hours available
* Full training will be provided. Plus the opportunity to develop manufacturing skills and progress towards a Machine Operative position.
* PPE provided including boots and overalls
Requirements:
* Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to carry out regular manual tasks safely
* Reliable, punctual and willing to take responsibility for completing allocated work
* Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new workshop and production skills
* Able to follow instructions and work at pace without compromising safety
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Demonstrated ability of working in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing or labouring experience is essential, although training is provided.
Key Responsibilities:
* Move, prepare and organise materials, components and finished goods around the workshop
* Support cutting, drilling, trimming, de-swarfing, finishing and assembly operations
* Assist machine and extrusion operatives with production tasks, changeovers and machine clean downs
* Inspect work for obvious defects and follow company quality procedures to ensure products meet specification
* Separate and process scrap or out-of-spec materials for recycling and reprocessing
* Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas, including general factory housekeeping
* Build bespoke pallets for customer orders
* Monitor consumables and stock levels, minimise waste and report shortages or issues promptly
* Follow all health and safety instructions, use PPE correctly and report hazards
* Provide flexible support across assembly, production and despatch during busy periods when required