Workshop Assistant (Manufacturing / Repairs)

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Wigan, Lancashire
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Workshop Assistant (Manufacturing / Repairs)

Full training provided to become a Production Technician

£26,500 - £28,000 + Training + Bonus Scheme + Pension + Christmas Shutdown

Shevington

Are you interested in scuba diving or marine activities and are now looking to join a specialist manufacturer where quality craftsmanship and precision are at the core of everything they do?

Do you want to join a company that provides full in house training, putting you on a path to become a Production Technician for the business?

The company are a specialist manufacturer of high-quality diving suits, delivering bespoke drysuits and surface suits to customers who rely on performance, durability and safety.

Known for their craftsmanship and attention to detail, they offer a full service from manufacture through to complex repairs and custom modifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop practical skills within a niche manufacturing environment, with full training provided and long-term progression available.

The Role:

  • Carry out repairs and alterations to diving suits, including seals, zips and bespoke modifications
  • Assemble new diving suits using specialist construction and bonding techniques
  • Replace neck and wrist seals (latex and neoprene)
  • Install and replace zips (front-entry, rear-entry, fly zips, plastic and metal)
  • Modify footwear including socks, boots and safety wellingtons
  • Apply internal taping to ensure suits are fully sealed and leak-free

The Person:

  • Practical and hands-on with strong attention to detail
  • Eager to learn

Job Reference: BBBH25036 Key words: Workshop, Assistant, Production, Technician, Training, Progression, In-House Training, Marine, Domestic, Commercial, Appley Bridge, Wigan We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.