Hands-On Yard Operative - Training Provided, Mon-Fri

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Saturday overtime

Consistent weekday hours

Training provided

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a busy manufacturing team near Aldermaston. This full-time, hands-on role handles welding materials, sheet metal and structural components, with training provided and no prior welding experience required.

Hours are 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with voluntary Saturday overtime, and pay is £13.21 per hour. You will prepare metals, grind surfaces and support yard and workshop duties, using hand and power tools in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Previous yard, workshop, manufacturing or construction experience is desirable.
• Welding or fabrication experience is an advantage, but full training is provided.
• Must be physically fit, as the role involves manual handling and working with metal materials.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Own transport is desirable due to the location and accessibility of the site.

Responsibilities

• Working with welding materials, sheet metal and structural components.
• Preparing and handling metal materials.
• Assisting with welding panels following training.
• Grinding and preparing metal surfaces.
• Using hand and power tools safely.
• Moving and organising materials around the yard.
• Supporting general workshop and yard duties.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Pertemps Reading is recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a busy manufacturing team near Aldermaston. This full-time, hands-on role handles welding materials, sheet metal and structural components, with training provided and no prior welding experience required.

Hours are 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with voluntary Saturday overtime, and pay is £13.21 per hour. You will prepare metals, grind surfaces and support yard and workshop duties, using hand and power tools in a safe environment.