Sheet Metal Worker

A leading aerospace and defence manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Skilled Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker to join its growing fabrication team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled fabricator with experience in precision sheet metal work, hand forming, and working with exotic materials to join a well-established engineering business producing high-specification aerospace components.

The role will involve manufacturing complex fabricated parts to extremely tight tolerances using a variety of forming, assembly, and finishing techniques.

• Manufacture precision sheet metal components from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Carry out bending, forming, cutting, pressing, riveting, assembly, deburring, stretching, and inspection operations
• Work to tight tolerances across a range of aerospace-grade materials including aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, and Inconel
• Set and operate fabrication machinery including fly press, brake press, and linishing equipment
• Hand form prototype panels and precision components from flat sheet material
• Perform drilling, trimming, grinding, filing, and finishing operations
• Ensure tooling and jigs are maintained and fit for purpose
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards

• Extensive experience within precision sheet metal fabrication
• Strong background in aerospace, defence, or high-specification manufacturing
• Experience with hand forming and fine limit sheet metal techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working with exotic materials including Titanium and Inconel
• Skilled in fabrication, assembly, and integration of fabricated and machined components
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to extremely tight tolerances
• A proactive and quality-focused approach

• £38,000 – £48,000 DOE
• Family-friendly working hours
• Flexible start and finish times available
• Shorter working day on Fridays
• Healthcare contribution scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Company pension contribution
• On-site parking
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you are an experienced Sheet Metal Worker, Aerospace Fabricator, or Fine Limit Fabrication Specialist looking to join a growing and highly respected aerospace manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.