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Workshop Operative

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Kempston, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£26k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to work in a manufacturing environment?

Do you have good hands on skills?

If so this exciting role could be for you! Our client is an installer, servicer and repair of pump equipment mostly used in the waste and water industry. They are looking for a Workshop Support Operative that will be part of a small team responsible for all production activities. The Workshop Support Operative will also support in all ongoing initiatives to increase output, continuous improvements and promote a clean, safe, and hygienic environment

Role responsibilities:

* Assist in the pressure testing of various pump components in line with production schedule/build requirements.

* Assist in the rigging and derigging of test arrangements including the insertion and removal of pumps.

* Clean down, touch up/paint, and prepare pumps for dispatch following test.

* Assist with general operation activities.

* The use of overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large and heavy items around workshop.

* The loading and unloading of vehicles as required.

* General housekeeping/low level maintenance of all facilities.

* Collection/delivery of smaller parts.

* Delivery of parts from stores to workshop.

* Ensuring all activities/tasks are carried out in line with all company HSQE policies and procedures.

* The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the company.

* Opportunity to develop into an engineering role or a fitter long term or another route – can get put through

Requirements

* Experience working in a similar mechanical assembly environment (desirable)

* Full UK driving license.

* Qualified Overhead Crane User (training will be given if required).

* Qualified Forklift user (training will be given if required).

* Able to work with minimum of supervision.

* Proactive attitude.

* Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

* Commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

* Attention to detail.

* Good verbal communication skills.

Benefits package

The role is full-time and permanent, salary range of £26,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience).

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 08:15-16:45 and Friday 08:15-13:45

Overtime 1.5 x

Stayaway allowance

Pension: 3% company 5% employee

Life assurance 4% annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

If you would like to find out more about the role please get into contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly

Reference: 225164074

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Workshop Operative

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Kempston, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£26k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to work in a manufacturing environment?

Do you have good hands on skills?

If so this exciting role could be for you! Our client is an installer, servicer and repair of pump equipment mostly used in the waste and water industry. They are looking for a Workshop Support Operative that will be part of a small team responsible for all production activities. The Workshop Support Operative will also support in all ongoing initiatives to increase output, continuous improvements and promote a clean, safe, and hygienic environment

Role responsibilities:

* Assist in the pressure testing of various pump components in line with production schedule/build requirements.

* Assist in the rigging and derigging of test arrangements including the insertion and removal of pumps.

* Clean down, touch up/paint, and prepare pumps for dispatch following test.

* Assist with general operation activities.

* The use of overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large and heavy items around workshop.

* The loading and unloading of vehicles as required.

* General housekeeping/low level maintenance of all facilities.

* Collection/delivery of smaller parts.

* Delivery of parts from stores to workshop.

* Ensuring all activities/tasks are carried out in line with all company HSQE policies and procedures.

* The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the company.

* Opportunity to develop into an engineering role or a fitter long term or another route – can get put through

Requirements

* Experience working in a similar mechanical assembly environment (desirable)

* Full UK driving license.

* Qualified Overhead Crane User (training will be given if required).

* Qualified Forklift user (training will be given if required).

* Able to work with minimum of supervision.

* Proactive attitude.

* Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

* Commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

* Attention to detail.

* Good verbal communication skills.

Benefits package

The role is full-time and permanent, salary range of £26,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience).

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 08:15-16:45 and Friday 08:15-13:45

Overtime 1.5 x

Stayaway allowance

Pension: 3% company 5% employee

Life assurance 4% annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

If you would like to find out more about the role please get into contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly
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Reference: 225164074

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