Metal Prep Technician

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligra Personnel Ltd is seeking a Metal Preparation Technician to join a busy workshop near Thatcham. The role focuses on careful metal prep, sanding and finishing with hand tools, and occasional drilling.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience or a DIY background, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive team mentality. Role offers a practical, fast-paced environment where accuracy matters, with a 39-hour week and £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic metal preparation or workshop hand tool skills
• Ability to sand, file and smooth surfaces to a high standard
• Comfortable with drilling and using hand tools
• Good teammate with a proactive attitude
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions accurately

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts by sanding, filing and smoothing surfaces to a high standard
• Use hand tools to prep and finish components
• Carry out drilling and minor metalwork tasks as required
• Inspect parts for quality and pass to the next stage
• Keep a clean, organised workspace and follow health and safety procedures

Job description

Are you a hands-on individual with a keen eye for detail and a knack for metal prep? We're looking for a Metal Preparation Technician to join a busy workshop near Thatcham, supporting our client with essential prep work. This role is perfect if you have decent hand tool skills, can sand and file confidently, and aren't afraid of a bit of drilling.

This is a great opportunity for someone with metal preparation experience or a general DIY background who wants to get stuck in and develop their skills further. The role offers practical, hands-on work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail matter.

Have you worked for automotive workshops, manufacturing plants, or engineering companies around Reading or Newbury? Well, this could be the role for you!

Why you'll love working with us:

• Work with a supportive team and develop key preparation skills
• Opportunity to work close to home in the Thatcham area

Pay:

• £13.45 per hour
• Monday to Friday (39 hours per week) - Early finish on Fridays!

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing metal parts by sanding, filing and smoothing surfaces to a high standard
• Using hand tools confidently to prep and finish components
• Performing drilling and minor metalwork tasks as required
• Inspecting parts for quality and consistency before passing on to the next stage
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

What we're looking for:

• Basic experience in metal preparation or workshop hand tool skills
• Ability to work efficiently and pay close attention to detail
• Comfortable using sanding tools, files and drills
• Good team player with a proactive attitude
• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to follow instructions accurately

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK's leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Accountancy & Finance, Professional & Executive, Automotive and Transport & Logistics sectors