HOURS: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:30pm & Friday 8am – 13pm.
START DATE: Immediate
PERMANENT JOB
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Vacancy – Production Assistant
You will work closely with other members of the Production and Operations team to meet production goals, maintain high-quality standards, and adhere to safe systems of work. You will be reporting to the Production Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare steel chain flights using tools and machinery. Assemble chains to the correct configurations according to BOM’s, specifications and operational instructions.
- Use hand tools and equipment to assemble components into finished chains and other products.
- Monitoring consumable stock levels and communicating with Procurement on re-ordering.
- Assist with Goods Inwards and Despatch duties.
- Inspection of goods.
- May be required to operate Forklift Truck, training to be discussed.
- May need to perform local deliveries or collections, using company Pool Vehicle.
You will work collaboratively with other team members to reduce bottlenecks and maintain the flow of production, ensuring daily targets and on time delivery are met. You may be asked to assist in other areas of the business, dependent on the requirements of the business.
Experience and skills:
Previous experience in production would be helpful or exposure to a Factory/Warehouse environment. Familiarity with safety procedures and industry standards in manufacturing environments.
Skills:
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and machines.
- A clean UK Drivers Licence is desirable.
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Ability to read basic engineering drawings, instructions and SOP’s, training will be provided.
Physical requirements:
The role requires a reasonable level of fitness to assemble the products together on the bench (the final assembled parts will be lifted using a overhead crane).
Benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday (Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown included).
- Opportunities to work paid Overtime, if authorised by Line Manager.
- Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee.
- Medicash subscription – discount off Gym memberships and selected medical appointments.
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
ESS7139N - Production Assistant
Company: ESS Employment Ltd Salary: from £13 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Stonehouse Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026
Summary
LOCATION: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
HOURS: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:30pm & Friday 8am – 13pm.
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: £13.00ph
PERMANENT JOB
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Vacancy – Production Assistant
You will work closely with other members of the Production and Operations team to meet production goals, maintain high-quality standards, and adhere to safe systems of work. You will be reporting to the Production Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare steel chain flights using tools and machinery. Assemble chains to the correct configurations according to BOM’s, specifications and operational instructions.
- Use hand tools and equipment to assemble components into finished chains and other products.
- Monitoring consumable stock levels and communicating with Procurement on re-ordering.
- Assist with Goods Inwards and Despatch duties.
- Labelling items.
- Inspection of goods.Maintenance checks.
- May be required to operate Forklift Truck, training to be discussed.
- May need to perform local deliveries or collections, using company Pool Vehicle.
You will work collaboratively with other team members to reduce bottlenecks and maintain the flow of production, ensuring daily targets and on time delivery are met. You may be asked to assist in other areas of the business, dependent on the requirements of the business.
Experience and skills:
Previous experience in production would be helpful or exposure to a Factory/Warehouse environment. Familiarity with safety procedures and industry standards in manufacturing environments.
Skills:
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and machines.
- A clean UK Drivers Licence is desirable.
- A valid Forklift Truck Licence desirable.
- Good communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Ability to read basic engineering drawings, instructions and SOP’s, training will be provided.
Physical requirements:
The role requires a reasonable level of fitness to assemble the products together on the bench (the final assembled parts will be lifted using a overhead crane).
Benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday (Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown included).
- Opportunities to work paid Overtime, if authorised by Line Manager.
- Free car parking.
- Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee.
- Pension scheme.
- Medicash subscription – discount off Gym memberships and selected medical appointments.
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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