Full job descriptionAssembly / 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