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Posted 22 July, 2026

Production Support Operative

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Telford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting for a Production Support Operative with mechanical assembly skills and material handling experience to join a well-established engineering business in Telford to support their machine fitters and wirer's. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on individual looking to develop their skills in a varied and well organised environment. Excellent range of benefits available and earning potential as well as ongoing training and development.

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Hours: Working days with a lunch time finish on Friday

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Salary: £

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The Role

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You’ll be supporting production, engineering, and logistics teams with a mix of practical and administrative tasks, including:

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  • Forklift driving
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  • Mechanical assembly, packing, and preparation of parts and machinery
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  • Quality checking high-value equipment
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  • Supporting engineers on the shop floor
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  • Completing documentation
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  • General workshop duties and housekeeping
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What We’re Looking For

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  • Experience in a hands-on or manufacturing role
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  • Level 2 or 3 in engineering or manufacturing
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  • Confident using hand tools (spanners, drills, etc.)
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  • Basic IT skills (Excel, Word)
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  • Forklift licence – Advantageous
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  • Basic electrical knowledge
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You will have current or recent experience as mechanical assembler or in mechanical assembly, production support or production technician, engineering operative, manufactuing technician, technical support operative, workshop assistant in a technology or engineering environment. electrical assmebly, panel wiring, mechanical fitting, machine fitting.

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What’s in it for you?

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  • Stable, permanent position
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  • Really good benefits and working hours
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  • Full training provided (including forklift)
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  • Opportunity to gain engineering experience
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  • Supportive team environment
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Interested?

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Apply today or get in touch to find out more – immediate interviews available.

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Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.