Workshop Operative
Salary
£13.00 during probation rising to £14.00 thereafter
Job Type
Full Time
Area
Glasgow
Reference ID
WOR35166
Job Owner:
Kirsty
Hiring Stage
LIVE
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Workshop Operative
Location: Queenslie Industrial Estate, Glasgow
Job Title: Workshop Operative
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing door manufacturing business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK. This organisation is a market leader within its industry.
The successful candidate will split their time between warehouse operations and the manufacturing workshop:
Approximately 60% warehouse duties, including picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
Approximately 40% manufacturing duties, assisting with the production of bespoke products made to customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Duties
Picking and packing customer orders accurately.
Loading and unloading deliveries.
Maintaining stock accuracy and warehouse organisation.
Assisting with goods in and goods out processes.
Operating a forklift truck (training provided)
Manufacturing Duties
Using hand tools and workshop equipment to manufacture products to customer specifications.
Measuring, cutting and assembling components accurately.
Producing items such as panels, springs and other bespoke components.
Following production drawings and customer requirements.
Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Ability to use measuring equipment accurately.
Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting duties.
Strong attention to detail.
Reliable with a positive work ethic.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable:
Previous experience using hand tools within a workshop, manufacturing or engineering environment.
Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
Previous warehouse experience.
Working Hours
During 6-Month Probation Period
Monday to Friday
7:30am to 4:00pm
Following Successful Completion of Probation
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Salary
£13.00 per hour during the probation period.
£14.00 per hour following successful completion of the six-month probation period.