Location
Romsey, Hampshire

Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 7:00am to 1:00pm

Salary
The trainee rate is £13.00 per hour. The standard working pattern includes 39 basic hours and five scheduled overtime hours paid at an enhanced rate, providing estimated annual earnings of approximately £30,871. Additional overtime may also be available. Experienced Plastic Fabricators may be considered for a higher hourly rate, depending on their skills and experience.

About the Role
Net Zero Careers connects people with jobs and career opportunities that contribute to the UK’s transition to net zero. We are recruiting Plastic Fabricators for a growing manufacturer based in Romsey. The company produces specialist plastic pipework and equipment used within heating and cooling systems, including major data-centre projects.

As a Trainee Plastic Fabricator, you will help manufacture plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels to the required specifications. You will use a range of hand and power tools to measure, cut, shape and assemble plastic components. Full training will be provided in the specialist fabrication and jointing methods used within the business.

The role is practical and physically active, so you should be comfortable working with your hands, following technical instructions and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

This is a workshop-based role that may involve manual handling, working with tools, equipment, solvents and chemicals, working within confined spaces, occasional working at height, and wearing the required personal protective equipment.

Experience
Previous experience or confidence using hand tools is essential. Direct experience in plastic fabrication is not required. Experience using hand-held power tools and previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, maintenance, assembly or another practical environment are desirable.

About you
You should have good practical ability and manual dexterity, be able to measure accurately and pay close attention to detail, follow instructions and work methodically, and have a willingness to learn new technical skills. Reliability, conscientiousness, and the ability to work well within a team are important. You should be comfortable undertaking a practical and physically active role and able to travel reliably to Romsey for a 7:00am start.

Qualifications
Ability to understand basic technical drawings is desirable. GCSEs in Maths and Science or equivalent, basic Microsoft Office skills, and an engineering qualification or apprenticeship are advantageous but not essential.