Mechanical Assembly Operative in Lakenham

Workshop Mechanical Assembly Operative

Based:
North West of Norwich City Centre, Fulltime, Permanent role.

Hours:

7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings on a rota basis. Longer hours may be required during the winter peak (December to March inclusive).

Salary: £13.53 – £13.84 per hour, based on experience. Pay increases after learning new skills and after the probation period; regular overtime at an enhanced rate during peak periods.

Benefits:
Free parking, employee benefit scheme with a Wellbeing Bundle (24/7 GP, mental health support, gym discounts, financial advice, online exercise sessions, healthy eating guides), various discounts (supermarket, retailers, dining, Amazon, cinema, holidays), Profit Share Bonus Scheme payable at year‑end, and opportunities for skill development and pay progression.

Assist with or complete the manufacturing, production and assembly of our client’s fabricated products using a variety of hand or power tools.

• Work from technical drawings, comply with safety practices and methods, and develop new solutions in close liaison with customers.
• Fabricate and assemble sub‑assemblies with sufficient lead time to enable others to complete products as scheduled.
• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager to implement work schedules and ensure timely completion of all sales orders.
• Maintain a high standard of quality production, report problems or potential problems to the Workshop Manager, and pursue continuous improvement.
• Train to carry out the maximum range of tasks for which you are capable within the workshop department.
• Comply with all aspects of the client’s Health and Safety procedures, and bring any concerns to the Workshop Manager without delay.
• Use all defined personal protection equipment and wear appropriate PPE with handheld tools (e.g., hand routers, grinders).

The ideal candidate will have a good engineering aptitude, practical nature, and strong work ethic.

Technique‑Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing industries and operates as an employment business and agency.