Yard Operative

Pertemps Bond; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Saturdays

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a Yard Operative for a busy site near Aldermaston. The role is a hands-on position working with welding materials, sheet metal and structural parts, with training provided and no prior welding experience required.

You will assist with preparing materials, welding panels after training, grinding surfaces and supporting general yard and workshop duties in an outdoor environment. Overtime on Saturdays is voluntary.

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 due to manual handling and metal materials.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

Yard experience

Metalworking exposure

Team player

Manual handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Yard Operative

Location: Near Aldermaston, RG7

Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

Hours: 07:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

Overtime: Voluntary overtime available on Saturdays

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a busy manufacturing team based near Aldermaston.

This is a hands-on role working with welding materials, sheet metal and structural parts. You will assist with preparing materials, welding panels, grinding surfaces and supporting general yard and workshop duties.

Full training will be provided, so previous welding experience is not essential.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

If you're looking for a hands-on role with the opportunity to learn new skills and develop within a busy manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.