Workshop Operative, Ilkeston

Workshop Operative

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with travel to customer sites across the UK

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: Monday -Friday 08:00am – 17:00pm – Occasional weekend work and overtime available, flexibility will be required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free onsite parking
• 28 Days annual leave
• Company pension
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Company-funded festive events and team celebrations

We are looking for a reliable Workshop & Installation Operative to join our client’s busy production team.

This hands-on role involves supporting the manufacture, preparation, and installation of bespoke display structures and event assets.

The successful candidate will divide their time between the workshop and customer locations, helping to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard from build through to installation.

This position would suit someone with a background in joinery, carpentry, manufacturing, or event production who enjoys varied work and takes pride in producing quality results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manufacture and assembly of bespoke structures and display solutions
• Interpret technical drawings and production instructions
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Support onsite installations and dismantling of projects across the UK
• Manage stock, materials, and workshop equipment to ensure operational efficiency
• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of existing assets
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification
• Help load, unload, and transport materials and equipment when required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a workshop, manufacturing, joinery, or production environment
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Confident using hand tools and workshop machinery
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel requirements
• Joinery, carpentry, or woodworking experience- Desirable
• Experience working on exhibitions, displays, shopfitting, or event-related projects- Desirable
• Knowledge of installation work and site-based environments- Desirable
• Basic understanding of electrical components or installations- Desirable
• Forklift licence or other relevant workshop qualifications- Desirable

To Apply:

• Email your CV to j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
• Call Paula or Lauren on 01773 513310 (8am-5pm Mon to Fri)

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (An Employment Agency).