Multiskilled Fabrication Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cottenham; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Multiskilled Fabrication Operative for their Cottenham, Cambridge site. The role covers sheet metal fabrication in a busy workshop, with duties across punching, folding and welding in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have practical fabrication experience, be comfortable with general workshop tools, and able to work in a team to meet production deadlines. Monday–Friday day shifts with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or engineering workshop.
• Good understanding of punching, folding and welding processes.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Operate CNC punching machinery.
• Fold and bend sheet metal using press brake machinery.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties as required.
• Work with sheet metal components to produce finished products.
• Follow engineering drawings and job specs to ensure quality.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain safety standards.
• Assist with assembly and finishing processes as needed.
• Support other departments within the fabrication workshop.

Connaissances

Sheet metal fabrication

Punching/kind of bending

Quality workmanship

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools operation

Teamwork

Description du poste

Multiskilled Fabrication Operative

Location: Cottenham, Cambridge
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Working Week: 40 hours

About the Role

My client is currently looking for an experienced Multiskilled Fabrication Operative to join their busy and established manufacturing team based in Cottenham, Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good all-round understanding of sheet metal fabrication who is looking for a varied, hands-on role within a well-established engineering and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a fabrication workshop, with knowledge of punching, folding and welding processes. You do not need to be highly skilled in every area, but you must have a good practical understanding of general fabrication work and be willing to support different areas of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and assisting with CNC punching machinery.

• Carrying out sheet metal folding and bending using press brake machinery.

• Undertaking general welding and fabrication duties.

• Working with sheet metal components to produce finished products.

• Reading and following engineering drawings and job specifications.

• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.

• Assisting with assembly and finishing processes where required.

• Supporting different departments within the fabrication workshop.

• Ensuring machinery, tools and equipment are used safely and correctly.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.

• Working alongside other team members to meet production deadlines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a sheet metal fabrication or engineering workshop.

• Good general understanding of punching, folding and welding processes.

• Experience operating fabrication machinery or working with sheet metal.

• Ability to use hand tools and workshop equipment confidently.

• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Ability to follow instructions and work to production requirements.

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Flexible and willing to assist with different workshop duties.

Desirable Experience

• CNC punching machine experience.

• Press brake operating or setting experience.

• MIG or TIG welding experience.

• Powder coating or metal finishing knowledge.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Previous experience in a general fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

• 7:00am - 3:30pm

• 40 hours per week

• Day shifts

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Full-time position.

• Monday to Friday day shifts.

• Opportunity to develop skills