Pure Fabs is looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Workshop Assistant to join our manufacturing team at our Horwich facility.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work alongside our manufacturing team, helping to complete manufactured ductwork to the correct specification, prepare completed products for despatch and support the day-to-day running of the workshop.
We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a willingness to get stuck in. Previous manufacturing experience would be beneficial, but just as important to us is finding someone who is dependable, works well as part of a team and is willing to learn.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Finishing manufactured ductwork and associated items to the correct specification and quality standards
Working in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe working practices
Checking finished items for obvious defects, damage or incomplete work
Helping to prepare completed products for despatch
Assisting with the loading and unloading of wagons and vans
Safely moving materials and finished products around the workshop
Working closely with the manufacturing team to help ensure jobs are completed correctly and on time
Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe
Following all company health and safety requirements and PPE rules
Being flexible with the tasks allocated to you, supporting different areas of the workshop as production requirements change
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need to know everything from day one. We're looking for someone who:
Is reliable, punctual and has a good work ethic
Has a practical, hands-on approach
Takes pride in doing a job properly
Has good attention to detail
Is comfortable working in a manufacturing and workshop environment
Can follow instructions, specifications and SOPs
Works well as part of a team
Is flexible and willing to support different areas when required
Understands the importance of working safelyPrevious experience in manufacturing, fabrication, sheet metal, ductwork, engineering or warehousing would be an advantage but is not essential.
WORKING HOURS
Monday to Thursday - 7AM to 4PM
Friday - 7AM to 1PM
FORKLIFT TRUCK TRAINING
An existing FLT licence would be preferable but is not essential. For the right person, external FLT training will be provided following a qualifying period.
There will also be a requirement to work reasonable paid overtime when production requirements demand it.
WHAT WE OFFER
Real Living Wage Employer
25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
External FLT training following a qualifying period
Full workplace induction and job-specific training
Training in our SOPs and safe working practices
A varied role where no two days are the same
The opportunity to develop additional manufacturing and workshop skills
A supportive team environment within an established award-winning UK manufacturing business
