Workshop Operative

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Operative in Abingdon to join a cryogenic engineering team. You will cut and prepare pipe and parts for welding, clean and insulate pipework, and support the welding team daily.

The role suits individuals with basic workshop experience who are reliable, self-motivated and enjoy working in a small team; you will handle hand tools and follow drawings, with a view to learning more specialized processes.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Able to follow drawings and sketches, or willing to learn.
• Previous engineering or workshop experience is an advantage.
• Living within around 30 minutes of Abingdon.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and preparing pipe and parts ready for welding.
• Cleaning and insulating pipework.
• Using mechanical saws, drills, grinders and hand tools.
• Working from engineering drawings and sketches.
• Supporting the welding team day to day.
• Keeping the workshop clean and organised.

Skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Workshop Operative

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7:30/8:00am - 4:00/4:30pm, Friday 7:30/8:00am - 12:30/1:00pm

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting two Workshop Operatives for a specialist cryogenic engineering company in Abingdon. You'll work alongside a team of skilled welders building stainless steel, vacuum-insulated pipework for customers in the UK and abroad.

This is a good way into engineering. Some workshop experience helps, but the right attitude and willingness to learn count most.

Benefits

• £13.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Early finish on Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking

Workshop Operative Responsibilities

• Cutting and preparing pipe and parts ready for welding
• Cleaning and insulating pipework
• Using mechanical saws, drills, grinders and hand tools
• Working from engineering drawings and sketches
• Supporting the welding team day to day
• Keeping the workshop clean and organised

Workshop Operative Requirements

• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment
• Able to follow drawings and sketches, or willing to learn
• Previous engineering or workshop experience is an advantage
• Reliable, self-motivated and happy working in a team
• Living within around 30 minutes of Abingdon

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.