Trainee Plastic Fabricator
| Company: | GoodPeople |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Romsey, SO51 6DQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Trainee Plastic Fabricator
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Trainee Plastic Fabricators for a growing manufacturer near Romsey. They make specialist plastic pipework for heating and cooling systems, including major data-centre projects.
No plastic fabrication experience is needed, as full training is provided. What you do need is hands-on experience using hand tools to build, make or repair things, whether that's from carpentry, joinery, furniture making, fabrication or maintenance work. If that sounds like you and you'd like to learn a specialist trade, this could be the role for you.
Role Overview
As a Trainee Plastic Fabricator, you'll help build plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels, using hand and power tools to measure, cut, shape and assemble parts. You'll be trained in specialist plastic-welding and jointing techniques.
Important Information. Please read before applying
The site is in a rural area with no public transport SO51 6DQ
, and the day starts at 7:00am. You must have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
You'll also need hands-on experience using hand tools to build, make or repair things, for example carpentry, joinery, furniture making, fabrication or maintenance work. Warehouse or delivery driving experience on its own isn't enough for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Measuring, cutting, drilling and shaping plastic materials
Assembling pipework, tanks and vessels
Using hand and power tools safely
Following drawings and work instructions
Checking finished work and fixing any faults
Keeping your work area clean and safe
Training Provided
Full training in specialist techniques, including:
Butt fusion and electrofusion
Hot-gas and extrusion welding
Socket fusion and solvent jointing
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
Hands-on experience using hand tools
Accurate, with good attention to detail
Reliable, punctual and keen to learn
Happy in a practical, physically active role
Desirable Requirements
Experience with power tools
Background in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, construction or maintenance
Able to read basic technical drawings
Salary and Working Hours
£13.00 per hour trainee rate. 39 basic hours plus 5 scheduled overtime hours at an enhanced rate, giving approx. £30,871 per year. Extra overtime available.
Working Environment
Workshop-based, involving manual handling, working with tools and chemicals, occasional confined spaces or working at height, and wearing PPE.
Interview Process
Interview at the site SO51 6DQ, with a decision usually made shortly after.
Salary: Approx. £30,871 per year, including scheduled overtime
Location: West Wellow, near Romsey SO51 6DQ (no public transport, own vehicle essential)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 7:00am to 1:00pm
Contract: Full-time, temporary-to-permanent