Production Operative (Heavy Lifting / Sheet Metal)

Connect Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect Recruitment is seeking a motivated Production Operative to join a heavy sheet metal fabrication team in the Telford area. The role focuses on heavy lifting, fabrication, welding, assembly, and finishing of metal components, with strict quality standards and a hands-on approach.

You will work safely with hand and power tools, perform quality checks, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with colleagues to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication processes including grinding, welding, or sheet metal work is preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge or background in working with hand tools and tooling.
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and consistently throughout shifts.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks.
• Familiarity with assembly processes involving sheet metal components.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, and position heavy sheets of metal using appropriate manual or powered tools.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and tooling to cut, shape, grind, and finish sheet metal components.
• Assist with fabrication tasks such as welding, grinding, and assembling metal parts according to specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet design standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Follow safety protocols at all times during heavy lifting, fabrication, and assembly tasks.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Sheet metal work

Fabrication

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality minded

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and physically capable Production Operative specializing in heavy lifting and sheet metal work. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to manufacturing high quality metal components. As a key player in our production line, you will handle sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes, ensuring products meet strict quality standards. Your mechanical knowledge and hands on skills will drive efficiency and precision in a fast paced environment. If you thrive on teamwork, enjoy working with tools, and are eager to develop your skills in fabrication and welding, this is the perfect role for you!

Duties

• Safely lift, move, and position heavy sheets of metal using appropriate manual or powered tools
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and tooling to cut, shape, grind, and finish sheet metal components
• Assist with fabrication tasks such as welding, grinding, and assembling metal parts according to specifications
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet design standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency
• Follow safety protocols at all times during heavy lifting, fabrication, and assembly tasks

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication processes including grinding, welding, or sheet metal work is preferred
• Mechanical knowledge or background in working with hand tools and tooling
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and consistently throughout shifts
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks
• Familiarity with assembly processes involving sheet metal components
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills

Join us in delivering precision engineered metal solutions! We value energetic individuals who are eager to learn new skills while contributing to a collaborative manufacturing environment. This paid position offers the chance to grow your expertise in heavy lifting, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly within a supportive team dedicated to excellence.

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Job type: Temporary, temp to perm

Work location: In person, Telford