Trainee Metal Fabricator

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing team as a Trainee Metal Fabricator in East Grinstead. This role offers comprehensive training in high-quality fabrications for the roofing and cladding industry. Ideal for practical and reliable individuals eager to learn, with a keen eye for detail and safety standards upheld.

Benefits

21 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Corporate clothing and full PPE provided

Excellent training and onboarding

Occasional opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic maths and a strong attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach and a commitment to quality.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machinery and use mechanical guillotines.
• Fabricate components according to technical drawings.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Maths

Education

GCSE Grade 4 minimum or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Metal Fabricator

East Grinstead

Salary: 27,000 – 28,000 DOE

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with an excellent local client who is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator (trainee) to join their busy and well–established manufacturing team near East Grinstead.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that specialises in high–quality fabrications for the roofing and cladding industry. Full training will be provided for a practical, enthusiastic individual with the right attitude and a keen eye for quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and set up press brake machinery to bend and shape sheet metal
• Use mechanical guillotines to cut sheet metal to specific lengths
• Fabricate components according to technical drawings
• Use hand tools (grinders, drills, jigsaws) for fabrication work
• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and manager instructions
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines
• Support with dispatch prep and loading when needed
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards within the workshop

What We're Looking For:

• Proficiency in basic maths (GCSE Grade 4 minimum or equivalent)
• Hands on approach to work and desire to learn
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to high–quality workmanship
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to location
• Previous experience in sheet metal/fabrication/CNC press brakes or manufacturing (advantageous)

What's in it for you?

• Salary 27K – 28K DOE
• Excellent training and onboarding
• Working hours 8am – 5:30pm
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Corporate clothing and full PPE provided
• Occasional opportunities for overtime

If you are practical, reliable and keen to develop your career in fabrication, we'd love to hear from you!

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