Workshop Labourer

Daniel Owen Ltd
Bristol
1 year ago
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Job Title: Factory labourer / cleaner

Location: Bristol

Rate: £12 per hour - 37 hours per week

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of high-complex tolerance components in the Aerospace Engineering field. With extensive machining capabilities allowing this business to take on the toughest aerospace engineering challenges.

Responsibilities for the Factory Labourer:

  • Work to a cleaning rota
  • Check and clean the canteen area reporting any problems if necessary
  • Dealing with Oil/coolant spills and cleaning areas including but not limited to: Turning, Milling, Grinding, Stores, Lockers, NDT Area etc
  • Cleaning and tidying yard and car parking spaces
  • Assisting the maintenance team as necessary when carrying out machine servicing
  • The role will include some lifting and carrying and you may be required to undertake other duties (driving to collect/make deliveries)
  • Check and clean toilets on a daily basis and replenish soaps, towels etc.
  • General tidying or work areas and assisting with 5s Activities
  • Required to work across other sites within Broadway Group

Essential skills, knowledge and experience required for the Factory Labourer / Cleaner:

  • Ability to carry out duties and manage own schedule
  • Reliable and hard working
  • Understanding of the machine shop environment and safety

If you're interested please hit apply or email

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