Production Operative (Heavy Lifting / Sheet Metal)

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

Job summary

Connect Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative focused on heavy lifting and sheet metal work in Telford. You will participate in fabrication, assembly, and finishing to meet quality standards, using hand and power tools with safety in mind.

The role is temporary, with potential for perm, offering hands-on training and development in metal fabrication and welding within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication processes including grinding, welding, or sheet metal work.
• 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

Fabrication

Welding

Mechanical knowledge

Heavy lifting

Sheet metal work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tooling

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