Introduction to the role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Metalworker for our metal shop department in Gateshead, producing high quality bespoke signage for leading brands in the UK. There is also the possibility of development and growth within this role for the right candidate.

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Skills required:

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Sheet metal experience
  • MIG welding of aluminium
  • Experience of general metalworking equipment such as press, guillotine, bending rolls etc extremely advantageous
  • Attention to detail and an eye for quality
  • Professional and friendly manner with strong team ethics
  • Reliable, trustworthy and honest
  • Experience of working in a continuous improvement/ 5S environment

Working at Astley

We understand that our workforce takes us from good to great.

That’s why we continue to invest in supporting achievement and celebrating diversity through training and wellbeing programs.

Creating environments that encourage collaboration and creativity means we can engage employees and ensure their input is valued. Ultimately, we strive for our teams to feel happy and fulfilled within their roles, because a happy workforce is a productive one

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Company pension scheme

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Life assurance

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Eye test vouchers

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Staff discount for major retailers

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33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

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Healthcare scheme

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Access to confidential counselling service

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Access to free legal and financial advice

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Free Fruit Monday!

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Discretionary bonus scheme

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PPE Provided (Personal Protective Clothing)

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Access to occupational health service

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PPE Provided (Personal Protective Clothing)

Apply now

#teamastley is always on the lookout for new and amazing team members who can add their own skills and character at our sites in the UK.

If you don’t see anything that fits your own unique skill set, you can still email careers@astley-uk.com with your CV and covering letter and you never know…there just might be that ideal position coming up!


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