Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Workshop Operative

Location: Cottenham, Cambridge
Salary: £14.00–£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 Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal 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 a practical, hands-on individual with previous experience in sheet metal work. Candidates must have at least a semi-skilled level of experience and be confident carrying out general sheet metal workshop duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cutting, folding, bending and working with sheet metal, alongside the ability to use hand tools and workshop machinery.

Additional experience in fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, CNC punching, press brake operation, grinding or powder coating would be advantageous.

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 sheet metal fabrication and workshop duties.

• Cutting, folding and bending sheet metal.

• Operating or assisting with press brake machinery.

• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

• Measuring and working from engineering drawings.

• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.

• Supporting fabrication and welding activities where required.

• Assisting with powder coating preparation and finishing.

• Checking completed work to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous hands-on experience in sheet metal work is essential.

• Must be at least semi-skilled in sheet metal fabrication.

• Experience in cutting, folding and bending metal.

• Ability to use hand tools and workshop equipment confidently.

• Ability to follow instructions and work to engineering drawings.

• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a busy workshop team.

Desirable additional experience:

• MIG or TIG welding.

• Metal fabrication.

• CNC punching.

• Press brake operation.

• Powder coating.

• Grinding and deburring.

Candidates do not need experience in every area, but a basic level of practical sheet metal experience is essential.

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 sheet metal experience 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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