Workshop Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme launching later this year

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Operative in Sevenoaks for a permanent, full-time role. You will contribute to fabrication and assembly of specialist components using fibreglass in a hands-on workshop environment.

The position requires 1-3 years of workshop experience, strong measuring skills, and a practical mindset. You will work Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:30, with a salary around £30,000 (DOE) and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' workshop or site-based experience.
• Strong numerical and measuring skills.
• Practical mindset with good problem-solving ability.
• Physically capable of manual handling.
• Willingness to learn specialist fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, marking, and cutting materials accurately.
• Assembling and bolting components (non-welding environment).
• Working from drawings and measurements.
• Handling and manoeuvring heavier materials safely.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and efficiency.

Skills

Measuring skills

Numerical ability

Hands-on

Problem solving

Tools

Fibreglass

Job description

Workshop OperativeSevenoaksSalary - £30,000 (DOE)Hours: Monday-Friday | 07:30-16:30Permanent | Full-Time

The Role

Working within a close-knit workshop team, you will be responsible for the fabrication and assembly of specialist components using fibreglass materials. The role is hands-on and requires precision, accuracy, and strong practical problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Measuring, marking, and cutting materials accurately
• Assembling and bolting components (non-welding environment)
• Working from drawings and measurements
• Handling and manoeuvring heavier materials safely
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and efficiency

About You

We're looking for someone with a solid practical background who enjoys working with their hands and takes pride in producing accurate work.

Essential:

• 1-3 years' workshop or site-based experience
• Strong numerical and measuring skills
• Practical mindset with good problem-solving ability
• Physically capable of manual handling
• Willingness to learn specialist fabrication techniques

Highly Desirable:

• Carpentry background (particularly suited to this environment)
• Experience with fibreglass
• General fabrication or workshop experience
• Experience working in small teams

Please note:

This role is not suited to candidates seeking welding-focused metalwork positions.

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £30,000 depending on experience
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme launching later this year
• Stable, growing business with long-term opportunity

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status