General Labourer

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

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for a General Labourer / Trainee Fabrication Operative in Cottenham, Cambridge. The role offers full training in fabrication and engineering processes, with chance to advance from general labouring to CNC punching, sheet metal folding, welding and more.

No prior fabrication experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The role starts with general duties and production tasks in a busy workshop.

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.

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

Hardworking Attitude

Practical Ability

Follow Instructions

Manual Duties

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.