Fabrication Workshop Operative / Fettler

ATA Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Huddersfield is seeking a Fabrication Workshop Operative to support metal fabrication activities. Responsibilities include grinding, trimming, rolling, and polishing components, as well as general laboring. The ideal candidate should be physically fit, willing to learn, and able to work safely with tools. This role offers training and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for overtime. Candidates with or without fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Training provided for the right candidate

Overtime available

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fabrication or workshop environment is desirable but not essential.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Ability to lift, sling, and move fabricated components.

Responsibilities

• Grinding and trimming fabricated and machined components.
• Rolling and pressing fabrications.
• Metal polishing and finishing.
• Use of overhead cranes for lifting and slinging.
• General workshop duties such as tidying and moving jobs.

Skills

Ability to work safely with hand and power tools

Physically fit

Flexible and willing to assist with various tasks

Tools

Angle grinders

Air tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Fabrication Workshop Operative – Factory Based

Location: Huddersfield

Rate: £14.00 p/h

Shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 4:15pm, 37 hours p/w

Permanent

About the Role: We are looking for a motivated Fabrication Workshop Operative to join our team, supporting a range of metal fabrication and workshop activities. The role will involve grinding, trimming, rolling, pressing, and polishing fabricated components, as well as general labouring duties to maintain an efficient and safe workshop environment. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Grinding and trimming fabricated and machined components using angle grinders and air tools.
• Rolling and pressing fabrications.
• Metal polishing and finishing.
• Use of overhead cranes for lifting and slinging.
• General workshop duties such as tidying and moving jobs.
• Working safely and following company procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a fabrication or workshop environment is desirable but not essential; training provided.
• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools.
• Physically fit and able to lift, sling, and move fabricated components.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of workshop tasks.

Benefits

• Training provided for the right candidate.
• Overtime available as and when required.
• Supportive team environment.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.