Sheet Metal Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reference
421146
Salary
£22,000 - £24,000/annum
Job Location
- United Kingdom - England - Greater London - Croydon
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
28 April 2023
My client, a leading cabling company based in South London, are currently seeking a Sheet Metal Worker/Fabricator to join their team on a full time and permament basis, with a salary of between £22,000 and £24,000 per annum.
Key responsibilities can be found below:
Sheet-metal Assembly Operative
My client is an award winning manufacturer of standard and bespoke cable management solutions based in South London.
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 companys factory near Croydon, you will work with the small but highly-skilled production team.
The role is based in my clients South London factory and applicants must live locally, ideally within a 30 minute commute.
Main duties
Maintain safe and clean working environment
Fabricate and assemble metal 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
working hours, days and if you work weekends.
39 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday: 8am-4.30; Friday 8am-3.30pm
No weekends
Do you have overtime, if so, is it paid any different ?
Yes, when business demands it.
If required, it tends to be 2 hours per day for 4 days per week. Rate is x1.3 unless work every day and the full 8 hours per week = x1.5.
What breaks will the operative have, and do you pay for breaks?
30 minute break for lunch at 13.00 - unpaid
10 minute break at 10am - paid
What kind of metal are you working with?
Stainless steel, galvanised steel, aluminium, brass
Will the operative need to use any machinery?
Sheet metal and fabrication activities include measuring using a vernier, spot welding, drilling, bandsaw, notching, polishing, cleaning, linishing, guillotine, flypress and manual tooling
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or contact Tom at Interaction Recruitment for more information or to discuss:
T - 01923 200810
E - Tom.Davison@interactionrecruitment.co.uk
Looking forward to receiving your application
Contact information
Tom Davison
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sheet Metal Fabricator roles across Interaction Recruitment'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 HR Consulting.
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 £22,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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