Deburrer / General Metalworker
Deburrer / General Metalworker Required Bedford
Our client is looking for a reliable and hands-on Deburrer / General Metalworker to support our busy engineering and fabrication team. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of workshop activities, including material preparation, fabrication support, mechanical assembly and general engineering duties.
This is a varied role suited to someone with a practical approach, a good eye for detail and the ability to work effectively in a small team. You will need to be adaptable, organised and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change.
Previous workshop or engineering experience would be advantageous. There will also be opportunities for further training and career progression for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Health & Safety: Follow all company health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe, clean and organised working environment at all times.
- Combustion Chamber Preparation: Assist with the lining of combustion chambers, ensuring materials are accurately fitted and installed to the required standards.
- Welding Preparation: Prepare materials and components for welding, including cleaning, measuring, aligning and securely clamping workpieces.
- Fabrication Support: Provide general assistance to fabrication engineers, including material preparation, fabrication build-up and pipe threading.
- Mechanical Assembly: Assist with the mechanical build-up and assembly of pipeline gas trains and associated equipment for workshop and site installations.
- Goods Inwards & Stock Control: Receive and check incoming deliveries, organise and store materials, and maintain stock levels of commonly used workshop consumables.
- Post-Weld Finishing: Carry out post-weld cleaning and preparation of pipework and combustion chambers, ensuring components meet the required quality standards.
- General Workshop Duties: Support the wider engineering team with day-to-day workshop activities, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A practical, hands-on approach with an interest in engineering, fabrication or mechanical assembly.
- A strong eye for detail and a commitment to producing work to a high standard.
- The ability to follow technical instructions and work accurately.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively.
- The confidence to work independently, use initiative and recognise when support is needed.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
- Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of workshop duties as required.
- A good awareness of workplace health and safety.
What We Offer
- A varied, hands-on role within an engineering and fabrication environment.
- The opportunity to develop practical engineering and workshop skills.
- Further training and opportunities for career progression.
- The chance to become part of a small, supportive and experienced team.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.