Sheet-metal Assembly Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sheet-metal Assembly Operative
Cableduct is an award winning manufacturer of standard and bespoke cable management solutions, specialising in high quality metal floor boxes to be installed in high end residential (Buckingham Palace), retail (Harrods, Burberry) and office space. Our brand, our quality and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a small, entrepreneurial business in which you will have to think on your feet. Therefore, someone who enjoys a busy day and being the go-to person will do well.
This is a new role in the company and is an opportunity for the candidate with the right skills and attitude to build a successful career in metal fabrication and manufacturing. Based in the company’s factory near Croydon, you will work with the small but highly-skilled production team.
The role is based in our factory and applicants must live locally, ideally within a 30 minute commute.
Main duties
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Fabricate and assemble metal floor-boxes and cable management products
- Sheet metal and fabrication activities include measuring using a vernier, spot welding, drilling, bandsaw, notching, polishing, cleaning, linishing, guillotine, flypress and manual tooling
- Use correct equipment to fabricate and assemble all parts
- Work closely with your team Liaise proactively with your Supervisor and team to keep on track and address issues
Ideally, you will have the following approach, experience and ambitions
- Minimum 1-3 years in a manufacturing and metal fabrication environment
- Experience of fabrication within building products sector
- Professional, well-organised and proactive member of the team
- Focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays
- 10% bonus if sales company sales target achieved (usually 10 months out of 12)
- Quarterly profit share bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SheetMetalOp
Expected start date: 08/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sheet-metal Assembly Operative roles across Cableduct Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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