Workshop Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a Workshop Operative near Bishop's Stortford to join a busy engineering environment. You will work with metal components doing assembly, disassembly, cutting and general workshop duties in a hands-on setting.

The ideal candidate has metalwork or engineering experience, can use hand/power tools, measure and cut metal, and has a practical, detail-oriented approach. A UK driving licence is preferred due to the rural 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.
• Practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence due to rural site location.

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.
• Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe.
• Supporting experienced engineers and fabricators with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Workshop experience

Metalwork background

Fabrication experience

Engineering experience

Assemble components

Dismantle components

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement

Cutting metal

Practical mindset

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

Workshop Operative

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
• Good attention to detail
• 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
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Hands-on engineering and workshop environment

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