Multi-Skilled Workshop Operative

Location: Cottenham, Cambridge
Salary: £15.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Working Week: 40 hours
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Workshop Operative to join a busy and established engineering and manufacturing company based in Cottenham, Cambridge.

Due to an increase in workload, our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on individual with a background in engineering, sheet metal work, fabrication, welding or powder coating.

Candidates must have previous experience in at least one of the relevant areas listed below. You do not need to be skilled in every discipline, as the company is happy to consider individuals with experience in one or more areas who are willing to support other workshop activities and develop additional skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business offering stable, full-time hours and competitive hourly rates of up to £18 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general workshop and production duties.

• Sheet metal fabrication, cutting, folding and bending.

• MIG and/or TIG welding and fabrication work.

• Operating CNC punching machinery and press brakes.

• Supporting powder coating, including preparation and finishing.

• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.

• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

• Reading and following engineering drawings and instructions.

• Checking completed work to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Supporting different areas of the workshop depending on experience and workload.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

Applicants must have previous practical experience in at least one of the following:

• Sheet metal work.

• Welding (MIG and/or TIG).

• Metal fabrication.

• Powder coating.

• CNC punching.

• Press brake operation.

• Metal folding and bending.

• Grinding and deburring.

• General engineering or manufacturing workshop operations.

Candidates do not need experience in all the above areas. However, previous hands-on experience in at least one relevant discipline is essential.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, practical and able to work as part of a busy workshop team.

Salary & Benefits

• £15.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• 40-hour working week.

• Early finish at 3:30pm.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• Opportunity to develop additional engineering and workshop skills.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

To Apply

If you have previous experience in sheet metal work, welding, fabrication, powder coating or CNC/press brake operations and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your latest CV or contact:

Michael O'Hare
Interaction Recruitment – Letchworth
Telephone: 01462 670666
Email: michael.ohare@irweb.co.uk

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