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