Job Description

Continue Your Career with Contracts Engineering Limited - Southeast England's Premier Contract Manufacturer

At Contracts Engineering Limited (CEL), we pride ourselves on being a leading national contract manufacturer focusing exclusively on partnering with OEMs and Tier 1 companies with factories in the UK. Our commitment to quality and excellence has established us as one of the largest and most respected contract manufacturers in Southeast England.

Joining our Production team means becoming part of an ambitious journey towards becoming the UK's largest contract manufacturer by 2028. We offer a dynamic, team-focused work environment, where every employee plays a crucial role in delivering top-quality services to clients across the UK. At CEL, you'll find not just a job, but a career path with opportunities for professional growth and development, supported by our commitment to in-house training and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations.

As part of our Production team, you will immerse yourself in an innovative environment, working on exciting projects and the latest manufacturing technologies.

Take a look at the job description and if you have the right skillset please apply.

Job Title

Experienced Bench Worker (Production)

Experienced Bench Operator early shift (Monday to Friday 6:00-2.15pm)

Operate and setup various types of drilling machines/Pem Machines

Operate/Load Robot and Cobot welders

Learn to operate CNC Laser cutting/Punchpress and Brakepress

Interpret work orders and work instructions

Carry out grinding and finishing activities

Competitive hourly pay (including occasional O/T at 1.5x normal pay).

Permanent staffing after a standard probationary period

Responsibilities

Perform quality drilling and grinding activities.

To read and interpret engineering drawings and carry out fabrication tasks as required.

Conduct quality checks on your own work and promptly raise any issues when required.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Communicate clearly and effectively regarding work status.

A collaborative team player mentality and a commitment to continuous improvement

Skills & Prior Experience (Qualifications)

Previous experience working in a metal fabrication environment.

Proficiency in quality workmanship.

Attention to detail and a collaborative team player mentality are essential.

Compensation

Based on prior experience and skillset; 1.5x overtime pay + profit share

Holiday Allowance

23 days holiday per year (3 held for Christmas time)

Benefits (why you should join the team at CEL)

4% matching staff pension available after 3-month probationary period; training courses where applicable; +1 holiday after 4 years of service / +2 days after 8 years of service

Bi-annual company profit share; 20% payout on savings from Bright Ideas

Private healthcare after 6mo of service

2qty fully paid 1hr physio appointments per year

Career progression for those looking to develop

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.75 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Bench : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bench Operative - Day Shift