Workshop Operative

Optima UK Inc Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established sheet metal fabrication company is seeking a Workshop Operative for the day shift in Leicester. Tasks include spot welding, operating machinery, and assisting fabricators. Essential experience includes workshop or manufacturing and sheet metal work. This role offers training opportunities and good career progression.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career progression

Good transport links

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Previous workshop or manufacturing experience is essential.
• Previous experience of working with sheet metal is essential.
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Spot welding of sheet metal parts.
• Loading and unloading materials and products.
• Assisting Welder Fabricators with production tasks.
• Operating workshop machinery.
• Finishing and quality-checking fabricated components.

Skills

Workshop experience

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Physical ability

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Operative
Location: Leicester, LE2
Shift: Mon to Thur 07:00 - 16:00, Fri 07:00 - 13:00
Pay Rate: 13.00 per hour

Benefits: Training opportunities, career progression, good transport links, free parking, company events.

Overview:

Our client is looking for a Workshop Operative to join a well-established sheet metal fabrication company on the day shift. This is a great opportunity for someone practical, reliable, and ready to be part of a busy, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spot welding of sheet metal parts

• Loading and unloading materials and products

• Assisting Welder Fabricators with production tasks

• Operating workshop machinery

• Finishing and quality-checking fabricated components

• General workshop and housekeeping duties

What We're Looking For:

• Previous workshop or manufacturing experience is essential

• Previous experience of working with sheet metal is essential

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic

• Physically able and fine with heavy lifting

Apply: To Apply for the Workshop Operative position, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch.