Trainee Fabricator

Role overview Anglia Plastics specialises in plastic fabrication and has been established for over 13 years, who prioritise employees and sustainability. At Anglia Plastics, employees are valued and invested in, with the company providing a positive work environment where everyone can feel supported and empowered. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by continually improving our environmental performance as a fundamental part of our business strategy and operating methods.
Anglia Plastics is situated in Biggleswade just off the A1 in Bedfordshire. We are part of the Oadby Plastics Group, which have branches and additional sister companies dotted all over the UK to provide our customers with the best service possible.
About the role as a Trainee Fabricator:

• Learn and understand fabrication techniques including Bending, Plastic Welding, Gluing and Drape Forming
• Manufacture bespoke goods to the required production standards and to a set schedule
• Learn to read and work from technical drawings
• To complete a training plan set out internally involving all aspects of plastic fabrication
• To assist current Fabricators with any labour demands in order to hit KPI’s and targets set by the business
• Operate a variety of machinery including Band Saws, Pillar Drills, Flame Polisher, Hand Tools, and Line Heaters
• Work with various plastic materials including Acrylic, PETG, Polycarbonate, PVC, Polypropylene, Polyethylene
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment which adheres to Health and Safety standards

What experience do you need to have:

• Must hold a GCSE in Maths or equivalent
• Must be able to demonstrate all round practical skills and ideally have experience of using hand tools
• A positive and self-motivated attitude towards learning new skills and training
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work well within a team
• Any Engineering or Carpentry experience would be highly advantageous, however not essential

Benefits to include:

• Company bonus scheme
• Free car parking
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Long service awards
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) rising with length of service
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.
You may also be interested or have experience / skills in the following: Fabrication, Plastics Fabricator, Plastic Fabrication, Welder, Line Bending, Solvent Welding, Drape Forming, Trainee Machinist, Trainee Machine Operator
Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employee’s, you must apply directly through our website, and stipulate the referring employee.

Department Production Contract type Permanent Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Salary Competitive Benefits • Company bonus scheme • Free car parking • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity • Long service awards • 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) rising with length of service • Training and development opportunities • Employee Assisted Programme • 24 hour GP access • Charity events/fundraisers •