Trainee Metal Fabricator

Trainee Metal Fabricator

East Grinstead

Salary: £27,000 – £28,000  DOE

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with an excellent local client who is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator (trainee) to join their busy and well-established manufacturing team near East Grinstead.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that specialises in high-quality fabrications for the roofing and cladding industry. Full training will be provided for a practical, enthusiastic individual with the right attitude and a keen eye for quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and set up press brake machinery to bend and shape sheet metal


• Use mechanical guillotines to cut sheet metal to specific lengths


• Fabricate components according to technical drawings


• Use hand tools (grinders, drills, jigsaws) for fabrication work


• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and manager instructions


• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines


• Support with dispatch prep and loading when needed


• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment


• Adhere to all safety and quality standards within the workshop 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Proficiency in basic maths (GCSE Grade 4 minimum or equivalent)


• Hands on approach to work and desire to learn


• Good attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship


• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to location


• Previous experience in sheet metal/fabrication/CNC press brakes or manufacturing (advantageous)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £27K - £28K DOE


• Excellent training and onboarding


• Working hours 8am – 5:30pm


• Early finish on a Friday


• 21 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Company pension scheme


• Free onsite parking


• Corporate clothing and full PPE provided


• Occasional opportunities for overtime

If you are practical, reliable and keen to develop your career in fabrication, we’d love to hear from you!

Refer a friend and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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