Labourer (Engineering Training Pathway)
J3314
Posted: 03/08/2026
- £13 + Benefits: Opportunity to gain engineering knowledge and technical skills, as well as hands on experience. Temp to perm opportunity.
- Stockport, North West,
- Temporary
General Labourer (Engineering Trainee Pathway)
Job Summary
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable General Labourer to support our engineering and production teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop practical engineering knowledge and hands-on technical skills while gaining valuable workplace experience. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of labouring, assembly, maintenance, and workshop tasks while learning different aspects of mechanical and engineering operations.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00/ Fri 07:00-12:00 noon
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
Contract: Temp to perm
Key Responsibilities
Essential:
This position offers a structured opportunity to gain exposure to:
Job Summary
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable General Labourer to support our engineering and production teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop practical engineering knowledge and hands-on technical skills while gaining valuable workplace experience. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of labouring, assembly, maintenance, and workshop tasks while learning different aspects of mechanical and engineering operations.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00/ Fri 07:00-12:00 noon
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
Contract: Temp to perm
Key Responsibilities
- Assist engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople with daily tasks.
- Carry out general labouring duties including lifting, moving, and preparing materials, working on rebuilding the workshop.
- Support workshop operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
- Learn to use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Help with equipment inspections and basic maintenance activities.
- Learn to follow engineering drawings, instructions, and technical guidance under supervision.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures.
- Participate in training opportunities to develop engineering skills and knowledge.
- Complete other duties as required to support engineering and operational teams.
Essential:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Good practical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.
- Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks.
- Previous labouring, manufacturing, or workshop experience.
- Interest in mechanical, electrical, or general engineering.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment.
- Relevant vocational qualifications or engineering-related training.
This position offers a structured opportunity to gain exposure to:
- Mechanical engineering principles.
- Engineering workshop practices.
- Equipment maintenance and repair.
- Technical drawings and basic engineering documentation.
- Safe operation of engineering tools and machinery.
- Manufacturing and production processes.
- On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Opportunities for career progression into engineering and technical roles.
- Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Support for further skills development and relevant qualifications.
