Sheet Metal Operative

Gi Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting a Sheet Metal Operative for a Hemel Hempstead workshop. This day shift role offers an immediate start with a temp-to-perm pathway and a competitive salary.

You will support daily workshop operations, handle a range of manufacturing tasks and assist with multiple production activities to ensure high-quality outputs. Ideal candidates have hands-on manufacturing experience, are confident with tools, and can read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering.
• Confidence with hand and power tools.
• Ideally experience operating workshop machinery and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate workshop machinery and equipment (e.g., Amada Quatro Laser, Trumpf Punch Press, Amada Press Brake, linishing equipment).
• Read, interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Utilise the company's MRP system to support production processes.
• Assist in manufacturing and assembly of stainless steel products.

Job description

SHEET METAL OPERATIVE

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

£13.19PH (£26,000 PA)

TEMP TO PERM

IMMEDIATE START

DAY SHIFT

Our client is looking for a motivated and hands‑on Sheet Metal Operative to join their established team. This is a varied and practical role that will support the day‑to‑day operation of their manufacturing workshop, assisting across multiple production activities and helping colleagues deliver high-quality products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operation of workshop machinery, including:
• Amada Quatro Laser
• Trumpf Punch Press
• Amada Press Brake
• Linishing equipment and associated workshop machinery
• Select and safely use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Support the manufacture and assembly of stainless steel products.
• Read, interpret, and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Utilise the company's MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) system to support production processes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a manufacturing, production, assembly, or engineering environment.
• Confidence using a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Ideally operated a wide range of workshop machinery
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

What's On Offer:

• The opportunity to join a well‑established and growing business.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression opportunities within manufacturing and engineering operations.

If you're a practical and enthusiastic individual with manufacturing experience and enjoy working as part of a skilled workshop team, we'd love to hear from you.