About This Role
Working within a skilled metal fabrication team, the Sheet Metal Worker will carry out precision sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, finishing, and high-grade polishing, primarily with stainless steel. This role suits an experienced sheet metal worker, fabricator, or welder who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering and wants to work on a varied range of bespoke products.
Responsibilities
- Perform precision sheet metal work to fine tolerances
- Fabricate sheet, plate, and sections
- Predominantly perform TIG welding and finishing
- Carry out high-grade polishing of stainless steel
- Operate machinery including guillotines, press brakes, plasma cutters, saws, rollers, and grinders
- Use a range of measuring equipment, including Verniers, micrometers, and tapes
- Work from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions
- Produce both individual components and complete product assemblies
- Work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship
- Be comfortable adapting to different products and challenges
- Be willing to support other areas of the business when required
- Occasionally support site installations, other departments, and overnight projects where required
Requirements
- Minimum two-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication and experience in sheet metal work, fabrication, and welding (ideally)
- Genuine passion for engineering, practical problem-solving, and developing skills
- Practical, reliable, and hands-on
- Quality-focused with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working from drawings and measurements
- Flexible and willing to learn new skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Safety-conscious
Nice to have:
- Experience with TIG welding, stainless steel fabrication, or polishing
- Clean driving licence
Benefits
- Overtime available at 1. 1/3 for up to 5 hours, 1.1/2 over 5 hours
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Opportunity to develop and broaden engineering skills through additional training
- Progression linked to commitment, performance, and success in the role
- Opportunities to gain experience across other areas of the operation, including fitting, installation, machine shop, electrical, plastics, and production
- Legitimate travel and subsistence expenses covered
Important Details
- Shift Patterns: Monday - Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm
- Hours: 39 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent, 6-month trial period
- Occasional travel, overnight stays, and potentially overseas work may be required
About the Company
This company operates in an engineering environment, producing bespoke, specialist equipment.
