Workshop Operative

2 weeks ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Harrier Garden Developments Full time

Harrier Garden Developments design and install greenhouse heating, shading & ventilation for large domestic greenhouses

We’re looking for a motivated person to help us with our very busy order book

You’ll be the workshop assembly technician, carrying out preassemblies at our base just south of Bury St Edmunds. You may also need to visit sites to help with deliveries and trouble shooting

We are based just south of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk with no public transport links - you would need your own form of transport to get here.

The role:
These are the key responsibilities. We’ll provide training as needed:
Assembly of pipe work and timber components

Reading & working from engineering drawings independently

Carrying out regular inspection work to check for any defects.

Testing of products

Attending sites to help with deliveries and installation / rectification as needed. This may mean you will be required to stay overnight, (accommodation and evening meal will be provided along with mileage expenses or use of company vehicle, if appropriate)
- Stock management - stocktaking, ordering, taking delivery and putting away
- Assisting with packing materials & tools ready for dispatch.

Keep a clean & tidy workstation

Ideally, you should have:

- Practical experience as an assembler or similar with workshop/mechanical skills
- Ability to work with a range of equipment and machinery and the enthusiasm to be trained on new equipment
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and to work independently at times without supervision.
- Full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.
- Ability to think outside the box and to come up with clever solutions.

You should also be:

- Numerate & good at measuring

Confident in driving with a trailer but training can be provided for this.
- Someone willing to adapt and grow with the business - you’ll be working as part of a small team for a family run business, where no two days will be the same

Above all, we are looking for somebody who loves good design, enjoys building things and can help the business grow.

There is a huge opportunity for this role to develop as the company grows.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Small friendly team environment
- Extensive in-house training
- Opportunity to start a career in a niche field
- Free onsite parking available

Schedule:

- Full time, Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bury St. Edmunds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Workshop Operative


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