Pre-Production Operative – Assembler
Full-time · 37.5 hrs · Mon–Thu 07:45–16:15, Fri 07:45–13:15
If you have responsibilities that mean you cannot work the full hours, Days/hours can be flexible for the right candidate
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
At ICE Trikes, we build more than just world-class recumbent trikes—we build independence, adventure, and joy on wheels. Our purpose is to put smiles on people’s faces through inspired cycle engineering. As a B-Corp company and an Employee Ownership Trust, every person here makes a real difference, and we pride ourselves on putting a smile on people's faces through inspired cycle engineering. You’re helping shape a business that puts people, the planet, and long-term purpose first.
We are guided by values we actually use in daily life: Inspire, Collaborate, Respect, Sustain & Excel. If those words feel like home to you, keep reading.
Why This Role Matters
Our Production Operative Assemblers are the steady hands and sharp eyes behind each beautifully crafted trike we send out into the world. You’ll help bring components to life—from first assembly to final pack—while keeping quality, craftsmanship, and care at the heart of everything.
You don’t need to know everything on day one; what matters most is enthusiasm, a can do attitude, respect for your teammates, and the drive to keep learning. We’ll train you up and support you every step of the way.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Playing a crucial role in the assembly of finished component parts and sub-assemblies
- Using hand and air tools with ease and confidence
- Act in a responsibly manner to follow Health & Safety regulations
- Any other duties commensurate with the post
What You Bring
Essential
- Ability to learn and use a range of hand tools safely and accurately
- Mechanical or engineering experience
- A positive, “let’s figure this out” mindset
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask when needed
- Great communication and a team-first attitude
- Respect, kindness, and the willingness to support and be supported by colleagues
- Initiative and motivation to meet targets
- A level of physical fitness that allows you to:
- Climb step ladders (2m+)
- Lift boxes up to 20kg
- Help unload shipping containers as part of a team
Nice-to-Haves
- Cytech Level 2 or bike mechanic knowledge
- Lean manufacturing/Kaizen/6 Sigma familiarity
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of stock rotation
- Knowledge of 3D printing
Don’t tick every box? If your attitude is strong and you love the idea of building something meaningful with a team that genuinely cares, we’d still love to hear from you.
What You Get in Return
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (Pro-rata)
- Free on-site parking
- The chance to work for a purpose-driven, employee-owned, B-Corp certified company
- The satisfaction of crafting products that genuinely change people’s lives
Ready to Join the Journey?
If you’re motivated, hands-on, and excited by the idea of helping us build exceptional trikes with a team that shares pride, passion, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
NO AGENCIES
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
