General Labourer

Interaction Recruitment; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is recruiting for a General Labourer / Trainee Fabrication Operative in Cottenham, Cambridge. The role offers full training across CNC punching, folding, welding and other fabrication processes.

You will start with general labouring duties and workshop support, with opportunity to learn hands-on fabrication skills in a busy engineering environment. Training is provided, with clear long-term development in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general labouring, warehouse, production or manual work would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A hardworking and reliable attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills and operate machinery.
• Good practical ability and confidence working with your hands.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Comfortable carrying out physical and manual duties.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assist with different workshop tasks.
• No previous engineering or fabrication experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general labouring duties within the fabrication workshop.
• Assisting skilled fabricators and machine operators.
• Moving, handling and preparing metal materials and components.
• Loading and unloading machinery.
• Assisting with general production and assembly work.
• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.
• Using basic hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Checking components for quality.
• Supporting different departments within the workshop.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Learning to operate fabrication machinery under supervision.

Skills

General labouring

Willingness to learn

Practical ability

Teamwork

Safety aware

Timekeeping

Job description

General Labourer / Trainee Fabrication Operative

Location: Cottenham, Cambridge
Pay Rate: From £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Working Week: 40 hours

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a General Labourer / Trainee Fabrication Operative to join an established manufacturing company based in Cottenham, Cambridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is hardworking, reliable and keen to learn new skills within a busy engineering and fabrication workshop.

No previous fabrication, welding or engineering experience is required, as full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, good practical ability and a willingness to get stuck in and help across different areas of the workshop.

The successful candidate will initially assist with general labouring, workshop duties and production tasks, with the opportunity to receive hands‑on training in CNC punching, sheet metal folding, welding and other fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general labouring duties within the fabrication workshop.

• Assisting skilled fabricators and machine operators.

• Moving, handling and preparing metal materials and components.

• Loading and unloading machinery.

• Assisting with general production and assembly work.

• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.

• Using basic hand tools and workshop equipment.

• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.

• Checking components for quality.

• Supporting different departments within the workshop.

• Following health and safety procedures.

• Learning to operate fabrication machinery under supervision.

Training & Development

Full training will be provided in a range of fabrication and engineering processes, including:

• CNC Punching: Learning how to assist with and operate CNC punching machinery.

• Press Brake / Sheet Metal Folding: Training in folding and forming sheet metal components.

• Basic Welding: Introduction to MIG and TIG welding techniques.

• CNC Plasma Cutting: Learning the basics of cutting metal using CNC machinery.

• Powder Coating: Assisting with preparing and coating metal components.

• Grinding & Finishing: Developing skills in deburring, grinding and finishing metalwork.

• General Fabrication: Learning how metal components are manufactured and assembled.

• Engineering Drawings: Developing a basic understanding of drawings and workshop instructions.

You do not need previous experience in these areas. The company is happy to train someone who demonstrates the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in general labouring, warehouse, production or manual work would be advantageous but is not essential.

• A hardworking and reliable attitude.

• Willingness to learn new skills and operate machinery.

• Good practical ability and confidence working with your hands.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

• Comfortable carrying out physical and manual duties.

• Good timekeeping and attendance.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to assist with different workshop tasks.

No previous engineering or fabrication experience is necessary.

Working Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday

• 7:00am – 3:30pm

• 40 hours per week

• Pay starting from £12.71 per hour

• Annual salary equivalent from £26,436.80 based on 40 hours per week

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previously worked as:

• General Labourer

• Factory Operative

• Production Operative

• Warehouse Operative

• Workshop Labourer

• Manufacturing Operative

• Assembly Operative

• General Production Assistant

• Trainee Engineering Operative

However, candidates from other backgrounds who are practical, hardworking and keen to learn will also be considered.

The most important qualities are reliability, a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn.

What's on Offer

• Pay starting from £12.71 per hour.

• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.

• Day shifts with no weekend work as part of the standard schedule.

• Full training in fabrication and engineering processes.

• Opportunity to learn CNC punching, folding, welding and other workshop skills.

• Varied, hands‑on work.

• Opportunity to develop a long‑term career within manufacturing and engineering.

• Support from experienced workshop staff.