Wilton Engineering
Trade Assistant – Dayshift
Trade Assistant – Dayshift at Wilton Engineering, based in Reading, South East, paying £15.65 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £15.65 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
- Immediate start
44% below the typical rate for construction & trades
Reference careers/vacancies/trade-assistant
About the role
We require a Dayshift Trade Assistant for an immediate start on a long-term basis. Working closely with the fabrication management team and complying with all Health and Safety guidelines.
Role Responsibilities
Supporting trades with fabrication activities as outlined below and in line with training given.
- To work in accordance with WESL Health, Safety & Environment procedures, policies and standard working practices.
- To work in accordance with WESL Quality procedures, policies and standard working practices.
- Reading & Interpreting Engineering drawings.
- Tack Welding fabricated parts in line with company spec.
- Assisting with mechanical assembly.
- Operating saw.
- Operating Rota Broach Drill.
- Grinding.
- Guiding overhead cranes and hoists where trained for moving and assembling plates.
- Responsible for cable management, general good housekeeping in working area.
- Operating Scissor Lift and Cherry Picker where trained to do so.
Skills
Essential Skills
- Training with Abrasive Wheels.
- Competent using grinders, rota broach and saw.
- Must be able to work independently or part of a multi-discipline team.
Desirable Skills
- Competent in tack welding.
- Competent in using overhead cranes and MEWP.
Benefits
- £15.65 per hour Dayshift
- £23.48 per hour Overtime 1 (Monday – Sat 1st 4 hours) – project dependant
- £31.30 per hour Overtime 2 (Sat post 1st 4 hrs & Sunday) – project dependant
- 0700 to 1500 hrs (Mon to Fri) – 37.5 hours
- 23 days holidays plus statutory
- 40K Life Insurance
- Company Sick Pay (based on service)
- Paycare health cashback scheme, Boostworks (shopping discount platform)
A high standard of attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. As part of the process a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), check will be conducted; this will require proof of 3 years of employment history.
Applicants must be UK Nationals.
All equipment and PPE is provided.
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Reference: careers/vacancies/trade-assistant · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Wilton Engineering
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