Workshop Parts and Assembly Support

We are recruiting for a Workshop Parts and Assembly Support role with a leading company that adapts cars, minibuses and small vehicles for people with mobility needs. This is a hands-on workshop role supporting technicians who modify and prepare vehicles. It is not a warehouse picking job.Pay and Hours • £14.00 per hour (PAYE Advance; other pay models are available)• Monday to Friday• 08:00 to 16:30• Weekly pay• 28 days holiday rising to 33 with service• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions About the Role You will work in a busy workshop environment, preparing and organising the parts needed for vehicle adaptations. You will support the fitting teams by making sure components are ready, labelled correctly and available at each stage of the build. Some basic assembly work and practical workshop tasks will be involved. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work rather than repetitive warehouse duties. Key Responsibilities • Preparing, organising and checking components for vehicle adaptations• Supporting technicians by ensuring the correct parts are available for each job• Basic assembly work using hand tools• Working safely in a workshop environment• Keeping parts areas tidy, organised and easy to navigate• Following build lists and instructions accurately Essential Experience • Practical, hands-on background in assembly, manufacturing, fitting or a similar environment• Comfortable using basic hand tools• Ability to understand simple instructions and identify different components• Good attention to detail when working with parts and equipment Desirable Experience • Experience supporting technicians, assemblers or fitters• Any background involving vehicle interiors, fittings or equipment installation• Interest in vehicles, mechanics or practical workshop work Who This Role Is Not Suitable For • Candidates whose experience is limited to warehouse picking and packing• Applicants uncomfortable working in a hands-on workshop environment What You Get • Full-time stable hours Monday to Friday• Modern working environment• Supportive team and clear processes• On-site parking• Cycle to work scheme• Access to the RISE Health and Wellbeing Service• Regular team events and a positive workplace culture How to Apply Submit your CV or call us direct on 01364 644149 About Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay). Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) provides both transport and non-transport recruitment services to companies in South Devon. With a network of more than 100 offices throughout the UK and more than 40 years of experience, we combine national strength with local expertise to provide dependable staffing solutions. With close ties to Exeter and Plymouth, we use Driver Hire to hire qualified drivers and logisticians in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the surrounding areas. We provide 7.5-tonne van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse employees, driver’s companions, and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We provide full-time hours, permanent opportunities, and temporary work. We also support a broader range of positions outside the transport industry through dh Recruitment (Torbay). Administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour are all included in this. We match individuals with the right skills to the right environment, whether a company needs temporary coverage, seasonal employees, or a permanent hire. The comments we get make us proud. 996 people responded to our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, and 97% of them stated they were proud to work for Driver Hire. Based on 386 responses in December 2024, 98% of our customers gave our service a ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ rating.  These outcomes demonstrate our dedication to providing a recruitment service that is direct, courteous, and people-focused.