Assembly & Installation Operative
Pay: £26,364-£30,420
About Watson Gym Equipment
Watson Gym Equipment is a highly successful gym equipment manufacturer established in 1999 that continues to grow year after year. We design and manufacture premium strength equipment for commercial gyms, elite sports facilities and private clients, exporting worldwide.
As part of our continued expansion, we're looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assembly & Installation Operative to join our team at our headquarters in Frome.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on role combining workshop assembly with customer installations.
The majority of your time will be spent at our manufacturing facility assembling our wide range of premium gym equipment to the exceptionally high standards expected of the Watson brand. You'll also be part of our installation team, travelling to customer sites to deliver, assemble and install equipment in commercial gyms, training facilities and private gyms across the UK.
Some installations will involve assembling equipment on-site, so you'll need to be confident using tools, interpreting assembly instructions and solving practical problems in different environments.
No two days are the same. One week you may be building equipment in our factory, the next you could be helping transform a customer's new gym.
We encourage applicants to browse our website to familiarise themselves with the products you'll be building and installing.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with experience in a practical, mechanical or assembly-based role.
Ideally, you'll have experience in one or more of the following:
- Mechanical assembly
- Engineering or manufacturing
- Building or construction
- Vehicle mechanics or maintenance
- Carpentry, fabrication or similar skilled trades
- Regular use of hand and power tools
Full training will be provided on our products, but you must have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy practical work and be able to build products accurately from instructions.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble a wide range of premium gym equipment.
- Install gym equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.
- Assemble equipment on-site where required.
- Load, unload and safely handle equipment for transportation and installation.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Read and follow assembly instructions and technical drawings.
- Maintain exceptional quality standards throughout every build and installation.
- Ensure installations are completed safely, professionally and efficiently.
- Represent Watson Gym Equipment professionally while working at customer sites.
- Keep work areas and installation sites clean and organised.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production and installation schedules.
We Expect You To
- Work safely at all times.
- Be reliable, punctual and dependable.
- Produce consistently high-quality work.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.
- Be willing to travel and occasionally stay away overnight when required.
- Take pride in your work and represent the Watson brand professionally.
Working Hours
Workshop
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 3:45pm
Installation work may require earlier starts or occasional overnight stays depending on customer location.
There are plenty of opportunities for overtime.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after two years' continuous service
- Free membership at The Watson 24/7 Gym
- Staff discounts
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Virtual GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Company events
- On-site parking
If you're mechanically minded, enjoy building high-quality products and want the opportunity to see your work installed in gyms across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £26,364.00-£30,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
