Manufacturing Workshop Assistant


Company:	Talent Finder
Salary:	£24,000 to £29,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OX18 3ER
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Our client manufactures premium, bespoke aluminium gates in West Oxfordshire. Every gate they produce is made to order, so quality, attention to detail and pride in their work are extremely important.

The Role

They are seeking enthusiastic and reliable people to join their manufacturing team as Manufacturing Workshop Assistants.

This is an entry-level role within the workshop, helping to manufacture and finish bespoke aluminium gates. You don't need to have previous experience in gate manufacturing. They are more interested in finding people who are practical, hardworking, keen to learn and take pride in doing a good job.

The role will involve working across different parts of the manufacturing process. As the team grows, they will look at each person's strengths and interests and determine where they can make the biggest contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing aluminium gates for painting, including sanding, filling and surface preparation

• Assisting with painting and finishing gates

• Cutting aluminium components and assisting with CNC machinery

• Helping to assemble and manufacture bespoke gates

• Checking work and maintaining high standards of quality

• Moving materials and helping to keep the workshop organised

• Cleaning and maintaining the workshop and equipment

• Assisting with stock takes and keeping materials organised

• Helping other members of the manufacturing team when required

• Learning new skills and taking on additional responsibilities as you develop

Requirements

Essential

• Practical and hands-on

• Reliable and hardworking

• Keen to learn new skills

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Able to follow instructions and work carefully

• Interested in producing high-quality work

• Physically capable of working in a busy workshop environment

• Positive in their approach and willing to get stuck in

Desirable

• Previous experience with CNC machinery, painting, metalwork, fabrication, sanding or other practical work

What’s In It For You

• £24,000–£29,000 per annum, depending on age and experience

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and develop within a growing manufacturing business

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