Workshop Operative

Workshop operative / Assembly Fitter - Braintree - Day Shift - Full Time - Temp to Perm - £12.71 p/h (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for a workshop operative, with a mechanical assembly bias to join a well-established medical manufacturing company based in Braintree. This is a full time, Temporary to permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, flexible start times, and clear internal progression opportunities, including the chance to learn welding.

Shift: Day shifts - Monday to Friday (07:00-15:30 or 08:00-16:30)

About the role:

Working within a close-knit team of around 10 people, you will be responsible for assembling metal equipment used within medical environments such as hospitals and surgeries. You will be working from technical engineering drawings, using a variety of hand and power tools to build products to a high standard. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as all products must meet strict quality requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling metal products using a range of hand and power tools
• Reading and working from technical engineering drawings
• Fitting and aligning components to a high standard
• Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines
• Maintaining quality standards suitable for medical use
• Using basic computer systems and spreadsheets to follow schedules

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to read or willingness to learn technical engineering drawings
• Basic engineering or mechanical understanding
• Computer literate and comfortable using spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

Desirable (for top salary bracket):

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience
• Experience working with metal products
• Interest or experience in welding
• Experience working to production targets or deadlines

What's On Offer

• Starting salary circa £12.71 per hour
• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible start times
• Opportunity to learn welding and develop engineering skills
• Small, supportive team environment
• Long-term opportunity within a stable manufacturing business

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on 01376 502999 and ask for Louie.

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