Manufacturing Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Junior Sheet Metal Operative for a permanent role in Staplehurst. 42.5 hours per week, DOE salary. You will join a specialist manufacturing environment and learn to manufacture and finish sheet metal components to customer specifications.

Training on hand and workshop tools, reading basic drawings, and on-the-job development with experienced engineers. No prior sheet metal experience required beyond a practical background; attitude and reliability are valued

Qualifications

• Some basic practical or manufacturing experience.
• Willing to learn and develop a skilled trade.
• Interest in engineering and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manufacture and preparation of sheet metal components.
• Learn to use a range of hand and workshop tools.
• Support experienced Sheet Metal Workers with production activities.
• Learn to read and understand basic engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Carry out basic fabrication, assembly and finishing tasks.
• Measure and check components to ensure they meet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all Health & Safety and quality procedures.
• Support other areas of production when required.
• Develop your skills through on-the-job training.

Skills

Practical

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Engineering/ fabrication course

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop equipment basics

Job description

Manufacturing Operative Location: Staplehurst Contract: PermanentHours: 42.5 hours per weekSalary: DOE Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication? Our client, a specialist and growing manufacturing business, is looking for a Junior Sheet Metal Operative to join their production team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has some basic practical or manufacturing experience and is keen to learn a skilled trade and develop their career within a specialist engineering environment. You don't need to be an experienced sheet metal worker. We're particularly interested in people who have a good attitude, are practical and willing to learn, and have some exposure to manufacturing, engineering or workshop environments.

The Role

Working alongside experienced members of the production team, you'll be trained in the processes and skills required to manufacture and finish sheet metal components to customer specifications. Your responsibilities will develop as your skills and experience grow, and you'll have the opportunity to learn different aspects of sheet metal production. You'll be involved in:

• Assisting with the manufacture and preparation of sheet metal components
• Learning how to use a range of hand and workshop tools
• Supporting experienced Sheet Metal Workers with production activities
• Learning how to read and understand basic engineering drawings and work instructions
• Carrying out basic fabrication, assembly and finishing tasks
• Measuring and checking components to ensure they meet requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all Health & Safety and quality procedures
• Supporting other areas of production when required
• Developing your skills through on-the-job training

About You

This role would suit someone who has a genuine interest in learning a skilled manufacturing trade and has some basic practical or technical experience. You might have:

• Completed a college course in engineering, fabrication, welding, mechanics or another practical trade
• Previous experience working in a factory, warehouse, manufacturing or workshop environment
• Some experience using hand or power tools
• Basic experience working with machinery or manufacturing equipment
• An interest in engineering, fabrication or manufacturing
• The ability to follow instructions and work carefully
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• The willingness to learn new skills and develop within the business

What We're Looking For

The most important thing is attitude and potential. We're looking for someone who is:

• Practical and hands-on
• Reliable and hardworking
• Keen to learn
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Interested in developing a career within manufacturing
• Able to work accurately and safely

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business where you can learn from experienced engineers and develop valuable sheet metal fabrication skills. You'll receive on-the-job training and support as you build your knowledge and experience, with the potential to develop your career within the business.