Production Operative

Job Title: Production Operative - Sheet Metal Worker

Reporting to: Team Leader (Sheet Metal Department)

Location: Malvern, Worcestershire

The Company

Morgan Motor Company has been handcrafting sports cars since 1909 and is one of the world's pre-eminent coachbuilders. Pioneering its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, every Morgan is handmade to order.

The historic home of Morgan is at Pickersleigh Road in Malvern Link, Worcestershire. This is the only place in the world where Morgan cars are built. Steeped in history, the hallowed red brick buildings are home to one of the most unique automotive production facilities in the world.

Morgan sports cars are hand crafted using three core elements: ash, aluminium, and leather. Every car is entirely unique, built to the highest standards by passionate craftsmen and women, whose skills are handed down through generations and perfected over a lifetime, bringing together heritage, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

Morgan is an inclusive organisation that provides a welcoming environment for everyone, we celebrate the diversity of our community and embrace equal opportunities for all by promoting a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We encourage job applications from all and actively seek to add fresh perspectives and new ideas to our hardworking and passionate workforce.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Specialist to join our Sheet Metal Department, where you will play a key role in producing hand crafted body panels for our prestigious range of vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to work with traditional, time-honored techniques to create high quality automotive parts that contribute to the iconic Morgan Motor Company legacy.

In this role, you will manipulate pre-formed panels and craft complete coach built bodies and bonnets, ensuring they are ready for the assembly process. As a member of our skilled team, you will be entrusted with producing parts that meet the exacting standards of Morgan craftsmanship and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture body panels using traditional sheet metal techniques to create bespoke components.
• Hammer form components, shaping both part and fully pressed elements to precision.
• TIG weld body panels (mainly Aluminium) with meticulous attention to detail, maintaining quality and strength.
• Prepare assembled bodies and panels for the painting process, ensuring perfect fit and finish.
• Perform a variety of general sheet metal and fabrication tasks in line with production requirements.

Specific Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven Sheet Metal, Fabrication, and Welding credentials (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, or similar qualifications).
• Expert TIG/MIG welding skills, with a deep understanding of welding distortion and how to avoid it.
• Experience manufacturing automotive body panels, particularly for the niche automotive sector, ensuring a high standard of craftsmanship.
• Skilled in preparing BIW (Body in White) assemblies for paint, ensuring components are prepared with precision.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply them to practical tasks.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing and working within a structured production environment is advantageous.
• Ability to stay focused and maintain high-quality output during repetitive tasks while adhering to set time standards.
• Familiarity with using manufacturing jigs and working to established production standards.

The Person:

We are looking for an individual who takes real pride in their craftsmanship, with a passion for delivering exceptional quality in every panel and part they create. You'll be part of a team that strives for excellence and efficiency, but also have the autonomy to work individually and ensure that weekly production targets are met, all while upholding Morgan's renowned quality standards.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, with a resourceful and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with a positive and proactive outlook.
• Able to maintain focus in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, consistently delivering top-quality results within job-specific standard times.
• A team player, able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments.

If you're passionate about working with traditional automotive manufacturing methods and want to contribute to the creation of iconic Morgan vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.

Engagement Terms & Benefits

Working Hours, Salary & Holiday

· 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

· 33 days holiday per year

Financial Planning & Support

· Standard Life Pension scheme (5% contribution from Morgan), including a salary sacrifice pension scheme

· Legal & General Life Cover (twice annual salary)

· Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

· Charity payroll giving scheme

Health & Wellbeing

· BUPA private medical insurance (single, couples and family cover available)

· Enhanced paternity, maternity & sick pay benefits

· Legal & General Employee Assistance Programme for 24-hour support

· Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Paid time off for medical appointments

· Occupational health referrals as required

· Menopause Policy

· Retirement Wind Down Policy

· Flexible Working Policy

· Sabbatical Policy

· Awareness training for stress/mental health/menopause etc.

Staff Engagement & Community

· Morgan Hub employee engagement app

· Staff discount (vehicles/parts/merchandise/tours)

· Corporate workwear

· discounted menu from the Morgan café.

· Free entry to Morgan events for staff and their families

· Staff Volunteering Scheme

· Employee Referral Scheme

· Long service awards & birthday gifts

· Discount shopping portal

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that their actions, communication, and decision-making reflect an appreciation for diverse perspectives. They will actively contribute to creating a welcoming environment for colleagues of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and promote equality in both internal and external interactions. A proactive approach to addressing potential barriers to inclusion and embracing a culture of openness and collaboration is essential for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,600.00-£39,930.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malvern WR14 2LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sheet metal: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person