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Job Title


Skilled Metal Worker


Company : Johnson Matthey Plc


Location : Royston, England


Created : 2025-11-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Fine Metals - Skilled Metal Worker Location: Royston World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Fine Metals Fabricator, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. The role: As a skilled metal worker, you will fabricate, assemble, and repair metal products from Platinum group metals using a variety of techniques including cutting, welding, machining, and finishing. You will work from drawing and specifications to create precision parts and components from PGM, requiring strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and knowledge of safety protocols As the Fine Metals Fabricator, you will help drive our goals by: Fabrication: Cutting, bending, and shaping metal into desired forms. Assembly: Joining components using TIG welding, soldering or fastening. (laser welding experience advantageous) Machining: Operating Lathes and Mills for precise work and finishing operations.(CNC programming would be advantageous) Blueprint interpretation: Reading and working from technical drawings and process instructions, to meet project specifications. Key skills that will help you succeed in this role : Ability to read engineer's technical drawings Experience of working in a manufacturing environment Experience working with sheet metal down to 0.2mm or Machining using a lathe or Mill Demonstrable experience of TIG Welding sheet metal down to 0.2mm A good knowledge of Metal working techniques and machining operation Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further! What we offer: We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as: Retirement savings Share plans Saving accounts Life assurance and income protection Medical plans / health assessments Fitness discounts Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised. #CVL #LI-EB1 To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. TPBN1_UKTJ