Overview
Trainee Metal Fabricator – East Grinstead
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 DOE
Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with an excellent local client who is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator (trainee) to join their busy and well-established manufacturing team near East Grinstead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that specialises in high-quality fabrications for the roofing and cladding industry. Full training will be provided for a practical, enthusiastic individual with the right attitude and a keen eye for quality.
Responsibilities
* Operate and set up press brake machinery to bend and shape sheet metal
* Use mechanical guillotines to cut sheet metal to specific lengths
* Fabricate components according to technical drawings
* Use hand tools (grinders, drills, jigsaws) for fabrication work
* Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and manager instructions
* Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines
* Support with dispatch prep and loading when needed
* Maintain and inspect tools and equipment
* Adhere to all safety and quality standards within the workshop
What Were Looking For
* Proficiency in basic maths (GCSE Grade 4 minimum or equivalent)
* Hands on approach to work and desire to learn
* Good attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
* Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to location
* Previous experience in sheet metal/fabrication/CNC press brakes or manufacturing (advantageous)
What’s in it for you?
* Salary £27K - £28K DOE
* Excellent training and onboarding
* Working hours 8am - 5:30pm
* Early finish on a Friday
* 21 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Corporate clothing and full PPE provided
* Occasional opportunities for overtime
If you are practical, reliable and keen to develop your career in fabrication, wed love to hear from you!
Extra info
* Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
* Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you dont hear back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
* By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)
* Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer
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