Workshop Operative

Assembly / Workshop Operative

Location:

Ipswich, Suffolk
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 hands-on and reliable Assembly / Workshop Operative to support both the Secondary DIY Glazing (SDIY) unit and the main workshop facility.

This is a varied role involving assembly, manufacturing support, order fulfilment, packing, and despatch. You’ll be involved in the full production process, helping ensure products are completed efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard, with an opportunity to train and progress into an Extrusion Operative role over time.

The role would suit someone practical, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays so 33 days in total

* 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

* Overtime opportunities available

* PPE provided including boots and overalls

Key Responsibilities:

* Cut materials, assemble products, and prepare finished goods for despatch

* Pick, pack, and process customer orders using courier systems

* Carry out workshop operations including cutting, drilling, trimming, and finishing

* Operate extrusion and ancillary equipment when required

* Maintain stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure high housekeeping standards

* Follow quality procedures to ensure products meet company standards

* Support production across departments during busy periods

Requirements:

* Practical and hands-on with the ability to carry out manual tasks

* Previous experience in a warehouse/workshop environment

* Demonstrated an ability of manual working with hands – good dexterity

* Demonstrates stability and loyalty

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

* Self-motivated and able to work independently

* Provide holiday and absence cover across production areas as needed

* Support shift cover if required, including production – hours maybe different when covering different shift patterns

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Flexible and team-oriented approach to work

* Willingness to learn new skills across assembly, production, and despatch functions

* Flexible approach to working hours and shift cover when required

* The successful candidate will also need to be physically capable of lifting 25kgs at a time, in line with safe lifting regulations