Engineering

Workshop Operative

Workshop Operative

Manufacturing & Engineering Sector

The Opportunity

Winsearch is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business seeking a motivated and dependable Workshop Operative to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working in a hands-on environment, and is looking to build a long-term career within a busy workshop operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the workshop remains organised, efficient, and safe while supporting continuous improvement activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

As a Workshop Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining clean, organised, and safe working areas throughout the workshop.
• Supporting workshop efficiency through effective housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery, tools, and equipment to a high standard.
• Assisting with the movement and storage of materials and equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve workplace efficiency.
• Operating forklift trucks where appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Using overhead cranes safely and in line with company procedures where qualified.
• Assisting production and engineering teams with general workshop duties.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Contributing positively to team objectives and supporting colleagues when required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Previous experience working within a workshop, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues across multiple functions.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Overhead crane experience or relevant certification.
• Previous experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Long-term career prospects for the right individual.

Equal Opportunities

Winsearch is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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