Workshop Labourer – Steel Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, physically fit Workshop Labourer to join a busy steel manufacturing business in Hertford. This temp‑to‑perm position starts immediately and offers a clear path to a permanent contract for those who demonstrate punctuality, hard work and a positive attitude.

Key responsibilities

• Safely load, secure and unload commercial vehicles and vans with finished steelwork and manufacturing goods.
• Knock steel/metal frames together, assemble basic components and prepare fabricated products for final finish or dispatch.
• Move heavy raw materials, completed goods and tooling around the workshop, storage yards and production areas.
• Maintain clean and safe workstations, loading bays and walkways in line with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Assist skilled fabricators, machinery operators and supervisors, using basic hand and power tools as required.

Required profile

• Excellent time‑management, punctual and able to meet daily loading and dispatch deadlines.
• Capable of heavy manual handling and continuous physical work throughout the day.
• Highly driven, proactive, dependable and not afraid of hard work.
• Clear communicator, eager to learn, follow instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced workshop environment.

Required skills

• Basic hand tools
• Power tools

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free onsite parking
• Unlimited overtime paid at 1.5×
• Progression opportunities and full training once permanent
• Christmas shutdown