Yard & Metal Fabrication Operator (Full Training)

Pertemps Reading; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is recruiting a Yard Operative for a busy manufacturing team near Aldermaston. The role involves hands-on work with welding materials, sheet metal and structural parts, with training provided.

You will assist with preparing materials, welding panels, grinding surfaces and supporting general yard and workshop duties. The job is outdoors in all weather, with regular day shifts 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, at £13.21 per hour; voluntary overtime on Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous yard, workshop, manufacturing or construction experience is desirable.
• Welding or fabrication experience is an advantage, but full training is provided.
• Must be physically fit, as the role involves manual handling and working with metal materials.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Own transport is desirable due to the location and accessibility of the site.

Responsibilities

• Working with welding materials, sheet metal and structural components.
• Preparing and handling metal materials.
• Assisting with welding panels following training.
• Grinding and preparing metal surfaces.
• Using hand and power tools safely.
• Moving and organising materials around the yard.
• Supporting general workshop and yard duties.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Physically fit

Reliable

Outdoor work

Job description

Pertemps Reading is recruiting a Yard Operative for a busy manufacturing team near Aldermaston. The role involves hands-on work with welding materials, sheet metal and structural parts, with training provided.

You will assist with preparing materials, welding panels, grinding surfaces and supporting general yard and workshop duties. The job is outdoors in all weather, with regular day shifts 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, at £13.21 per hour; voluntary overtime on Saturdays.