Workshop / Engineering Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, North West, OL11 3DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58678111 |
Summary
Workshop / Engineering Assistant
Location: Rochdale
⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm / Friday 8am – 3:30pm
Pay: £12.21
Contract: Temp ongoing
Are you practical, hands-on, and keen to work in a busy and friendly workshop environment? We’re looking for a Workshop / Engineering Assistant to support our engineering and production team with a range of tasks involving tools, machinery, and general workshop duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the use of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and other workshop equipment
- Preparing and cutting materials to specification
- General assembly and support on engineering projects
- Keeping the workshop clean, safe, and organised
- Helping with loading, unloading, and moving materials
- Supporting qualified engineers with day-to-day tasks
Requirements:
✅ Basic experience using tools such as drills and saws (training can be provided)
✅A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
✅Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
✅A proactive attitude and team spirit
✅Health & safety awareness in a workshop environment
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Location: Rochdale
⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm / Friday 8am – 3:30pm
Pay: £12.21
Contract: Temp ongoing
Are you practical, hands-on, and keen to work in a busy and friendly workshop environment? We’re looking for a Workshop / Engineering Assistant to support our engineering and production team with a range of tasks involving tools, machinery, and general workshop duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the use of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and other workshop equipment
- Preparing and cutting materials to specification
- General assembly and support on engineering projects
- Keeping the workshop clean, safe, and organised
- Helping with loading, unloading, and moving materials
- Supporting qualified engineers with day-to-day tasks
Requirements:
✅ Basic experience using tools such as drills and saws (training can be provided)
✅A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
✅Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
✅A proactive attitude and team spirit
✅Health & safety awareness in a workshop environment
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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