Aerospace Sheet Metal Apprentice

Proman; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring by aerospace professionals

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Winsearch Recruitment is recruiting two Trainee Sheet Metal Workers for an aerospace manufacturing client in Dukinfield. The roles include a structured training programme to progress from general sheet metal work to aerospace‑standard practices.

Starting pay is £14.89 per hour, with 37 hours per week and overtime at premium rates. You’ll receive mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to develop specialist aerospace skills in a safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal work is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competence in marking out, bending, forming and drilling.

Responsibilities

• Work safely following Health & Safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Carry out sheet metal fabrication: marking out, bending, forming, drilling.
• Manufacture and assemble components from thin gauge aluminium and steel (<2mm).
• Maintain quality and complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Engage in training to meet aerospace standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Reading engineering drawings

Bending & forming

Drilling

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Winsearch Recruitment is recruiting two Trainee Sheet Metal Workers for an aerospace manufacturing client in Dukinfield. The roles include a structured training programme to progress from general sheet metal work to aerospace‑standard practices.

Starting pay is £14.89 per hour, with 37 hours per week and overtime at premium rates. You’ll receive mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to develop specialist aerospace skills in a safety‑focused environment.