Workshop Assistant in Bedford

Workshop Assistant in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time No working from home possible
Stewart Johnson Partners Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist in workshop operations and support skilled tradespeople in a hands-on role.
  • Company: Established engineering firm focused on quality and safety in the water sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and career development.
  • Other info: Full-time hours with a supportive team and potential for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and gain practical experience in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a willingness to learn and work hard.

Location: Kempston, Bedford

Salary: 31,200 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Overtime: Available

Stewart Johnson Partners is recruiting for a Workshop Assistant to join an established specialist engineering business based in Kempston. Our client designs, manufactures and delivers engineering solutions for the water and wastewater sector across the UK and Ireland. This is a growing business with a strong focus on quality, safety and career development.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop and yard. You will work alongside Fabricators, Fitters and Workshop Team Leaders, helping to prepare materials, organise equipment and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting Fabricators and Fitters with the preparation of workshop jobs.
  • Supporting the building, cleaning and movement of products and materials.
  • Accepting deliveries and ensuring items are stored in the correct locations.
  • Organising materials in line with individual projects.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised workshop and yard.
  • Carrying out daily equipment checks, including checks on the overhead crane, forklift and MEWP.
  • Ensuring lifting equipment is available for scheduled LOLER inspections.
  • Ensuring power tools are available for scheduled PAT testing.
  • Dismantling and disposing of pallets, crates and other materials.

Workshop Assistant in Bedford employer: Stewart Johnson Partners Limited

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Stewart Johnson Partners Limited

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Stewart Johnson Partners Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Workshop Assistant in Bedford

Workshop Organisation
Material Handling
Safety Awareness
Equipment Maintenance
Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Forklift Operation