Aerospace Sheet Metal Fabricator - Growth & Certifications

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

9 public holidays

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Referral bonus program

Work/life balance programs

EAP

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is expanding its production team and seeks Skilled Fabricator/Sheet Metal Workers. The role involves reading drawings, assembling and testing components, maintaining quality, and pursuing welding certifications in a regulated environment.

You will work across rotating shifts with training and development support, including access to company‑paid certifications and mentorship from industry leaders to drive high‑impact projects.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds or similar qualification in fabrication, mechanical or engineering.
• Proven hand fabrication and sheet metal experience.
• Experience to high tolerance manufacturing and precision measurements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly guidelines
• Assemble and test productions through different stages
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
• Support ACE activities (5s, TPM, Turnbacks, Clinics)
• Maintain LOT traceability and quality control
• Continue training to welding certification requirements
• Ensure working environment is clean, organised and company standards
• Comply with Environmental Health & Safety requirements

Skills

Hand fabrication

Sheet metal

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Precision measuring

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

Time served considered

Tools

Vernier calipers

Digital calipers

Measuring gauges

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is expanding its production team and seeks Skilled Fabricator/Sheet Metal Workers. The role involves reading drawings, assembling and testing components, maintaining quality, and pursuing welding certifications in a regulated environment.

You will work across rotating shifts with training and development support, including access to company‑paid certifications and mentorship from industry leaders to drive high‑impact projects.