Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker

Rate: £18.00 – £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday, dayshift, 39 hours per week
Overtime: Regular overtime available

About the Role

Our client is a leading sheet-metal fabrication specialist working on high-quality, precision sheet-metal products for varied industrial applications. They are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their workshop team, contributing to fabrication, assembly, and finishing of high-spec metal components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sheet-metal fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, folding, and forming components using guillotines, press brakes, and folding machines.
• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings/technical specifications to ensure accurate component production.
• Operate sheet-metal machinery safely and efficiently, including guillotine, press brake, fold, shearing, and other workshop equipment.
• Carry out assembly, fitting, finishing and quality inspections of fabricated components.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic servicing on equipment and tools to maintain production readiness.
• Work to achieve daily and weekly production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to support production flow and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all site Health & Safety policies, including safe handling of materials, PPE usage, and proper housekeeping.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sheet-metal fabrication (cutting, bending, folding, forming).
• Competency with press brakes, guillotines, folding machines, shears or other metal-working machinery.
• Able to read and work from engineering/fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality awareness.
• Physically fit and capable of handling metal sheets, components and workshop tasks.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices in a metal fabrication environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work required shift hours including overtime when needed.
• Good team-working skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£18.00–£21.00) depending on experience and skill level.
• Stable full-time employment, Monday to Friday dayshift
• Regular opportunity for overtime — offering additional earning potential.
• Work in a well-equipped fabrication workshop producing precision sheet-metal products.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality standards in a growing fabrication business.