Workshop Assistant at Pure Companies, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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 safely

Previous 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