Workshop Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is seeking a Workshop Operative near Bishop's Stortford to join a hands-on engineering team.

You will work with metal components, assembling and disassembling parts, cutting to specs and using hand and power tools in a busy workshop. The ideal candidate has metalwork or fabrication experience, a practical, hands-on approach, and a full UK driving licence due to the rural site location.

Qualifications

• Previous workshop, metalwork, fabrication or engineering experience.
• Understanding of assembling and dismantling components.
• Experience using hand and/or power tools.
• Ability to measure, cut and prepare metal.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and dismantle metal components and equipment.
• Cut and prepare metal to required specifications.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Assist with general workshop and engineering tasks.
• Measure and check components.
• Follow drawings, instructions and specifications.

Skills

Workshop experience

Metalwork

Fabrication

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Salary: £12.74 per hour
Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime available at an enhanced rate

Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for a Workshop Operative to join a busy engineering environment based near Bishop's Stortford. This is a hands-on opportunity suited to someone with a background in metalwork, fabrication or general workshop environments. The successful candidate will be working with metal components and equipment, carrying out assembly, disassembly, cutting and general workshop duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling and dismantling metal components and equipment
• Cutting and preparing metal to required specifications
• Using hand tools and power tools safely
• Assisting with general workshop and engineering tasks
• Measuring and checking components
• Following drawings, instructions and specifications where required
• Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe
• Supporting experienced engineers and fabricators with day-to-day tasks

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous workshop, metalwork, fabrication or engineering experience
• An understanding of assembling and dismantling components
• Experience using hand and/or power tools
• The ability to measure, cut and prepare metal
• A practical and hands-on approach to work
• A full UK driving licence due to the rural location of the site

What's On Offer

• £12.74 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Hands-on engineering and workshop environment

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