Aluminium Fabricator / Machinist

The Traditional Verandah Company; Benenden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Training on proprietary products and制造

Friendly small team

Job summary

The Traditional Verandah Company Ltd in Cranbrook, Kent designs and manufactures premium aluminium verandahs, porches and architectural structures for residential and commercial clients across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced Aluminium Fabricator / Machinist / Production Manager to join our hands-on team, cutting, machining and finishing components to exact specifications, reading technical drawings and upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in aluminium fabrication, metalworking or related manufacturing.
• Ability to read, understand and work from technical drawings.
• Strong measuring skills and high accuracy.
• Self-motivated with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Good health and safety awareness and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, drilling, machining and preparing aluminium extrusions, castings and other components to precise specifications.
• Reading, interpreting and working from technical drawings and production instructions.
• Assembling bespoke components in accordance with manufacturing requirements.
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely and efficiently.
• Polishing, finishing and preparing components to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Checking completed components for dimensional accuracy, quality and finish.
• Identifying and reporting manufacturing defects or discrepancies.
• Preparing manufactured components and materials for delivery and installation.
• Loading company vehicles safely and efficiently for installation.
• Managing stock control, including monitoring materials, components and consumables.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement accuracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Prioritising work

Pride in workmanship

UK driving licence

Tools

CNC machining

Workshop machinery

Hand and power tools

Job description

Company: The Traditional Verandah Company Ltd

Location: Cranbrook, Kent

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

We are a specialist manufacturer and installer of high-quality, bespoke aluminium

verandahs, porches and architectural structures.

We manufacture our own unique range of traditional-style components, combining

precision engineering with traditional design to create premium, made-to-measure products

for residential and commercial clients throughout the UK.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on practical and reliable Aluminium Fabricator /

Machinist / Production Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Cutting, drilling, machining and preparing aluminium extrusions, castings and other

components to precise specifications.

• Reading, interpreting and working accurately from technical drawings, measurements

and production instructions.

• Assembling bespoke components in accordance with manufacturing requirements.
• Using a variety of hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely and

efficiently.

• Polishing, finishing and preparing components to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Checking completed components for dimensional accuracy, quality and finish.
• Identifying and reporting manufacturing defects or discrepancies.
• Preparing manufactured components and materials for delivery and installation.
• Loading company vehicles safely and efficiently in preparation for installation.
• Managing stock control, including monitoring materials, components and

consumables.

Must have attributes, skills & experience

• Reliable, conscientious and a team player.
• Previous practical experience in aluminium fabrication, metalworking or a closely

related manufacturing environment.

• Experience of CNC machining.
• Ability to read, understand and work accurately from technical drawings.
• Strong measuring skills, excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet

deadlines.

• A high standard of workmanship and pride in producing quality products.
• A responsible approach to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role.
• A clean full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Full-time - working hours: Mon‑Fri 8 - 5 with 1-hour breaks
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• Working with a small friendly team
• Training in our proprietary products and manufacturing processes