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.

Training may include:

• 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.