Trainee Metal Worker

Job Role:

Trainee Metal Operative

Location:

Leicester
Pay Rate:
National Minimum Wage

Hours:

7am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am-1pm Friday
Employment:
Full-time

• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop specialist, high-value manufacturing skills
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on high-end bespoke furniture and interiors

A long-established and highly respected manufacturer specialising in high-end bespoke interiors, joinery, furniture and fit-out projects. With over a century of experience, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to produce high-quality products for luxury commercial and residential environments.

The company is looking for motivated and hands-on individuals to join its team as Trainee Metal Operative.

Successful candidates will receive full training and will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in Metal Work depending on their interests and suitability.

As a Trainee Metal Operative, you will work alongside experienced craftsmen and learn the practical skills required to manufacture and finish high-quality bespoke furniture, interiors and joinery.

Metal Work - learning to measure, cut, shape, drill, fabricate and finish metal components using hand tools, power tools and specialist machinery.

You will receive structured on-the-job training while developing your practical, technical and manufacturing skills.

• Learn and assist with manufacturing, machining and finishing processes.
• Prepare materials accurately for production.
• Measure and mark materials using drawings and specifications.
• Learn to safely operate machinery, tools and equipment.
• Follow technical drawings, measurements and instructions.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure work meets required standards.
• Assist with preparing machinery, tools and materials.
• Maintain tools, machinery and the work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of a skilled manufacturing team to meet production requirements.

• Interested in manufacturing, woodworking, painting, craftsmanship or practical work.
• Practical and hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Comfortable working with measurements and dimensions.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely.
• Reliable, punctual and motivated.
• Works well as part of a team.
• No previous experience is required - full training will be provided.
• Previous experience using hand tools, power tools, machinery or working in a practical manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.