Manufacturing Workshop Labourer in Ipswich, Suffolk

Manufacturing Workshop Labourer

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 practical, reliable Manufacturing Workshop Labourer to support day-to-day operations within this Ipswich-based manufacturing workshop.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving material handling, basic workshop operations, assembly support, packing, housekeeping and general assistance to machine operatives. As a Workshop Labourer you will help to keep work moving safely and efficiently while ensuring finished products are handled accurately and to a high standard.

The role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, is willing to learn and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
• 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
• Cycle to work scheme once probation based
• Overtime hours available
• Full training will be provided. Plus the opportunity to develop manufacturing skills and progress towards a Machine Operative position.
• PPE provided including boots and overalls

Requirements:

• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to carry out regular manual tasks safely
• Reliable, punctual and willing to take responsibility for completing allocated work
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new workshop and production skills
• Able to follow instructions and work at pace without compromising safety
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability of working in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing or labouring experience is essential, although training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move, prepare and organise materials, components and finished goods around the workshop
• Support cutting, drilling, trimming, de-swarfing, finishing and assembly operations
• Assist machine and extrusion operatives with production tasks, changeovers and machine clean downs
• Inspect work for obvious defects and follow company quality procedures to ensure products meet specification
• Separate and process scrap or out-of-spec materials for recycling and reprocessing
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas, including general factory housekeeping
• Build bespoke pallets for customer orders
• Monitor consumables and stock levels, minimise waste and report shortages or issues promptly
• Follow all health and safety instructions, use PPE correctly and report hazards
• Provide flexible support across assembly, production and despatch during busy periods when required