Aerospace Sheet Metal Specialist — Precision, Hands-On

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Long service awards

Free onsite parking

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our manufacturing team. You will manufacture and form precision aerospace components from aluminium and steel, reading engineering drawings and meeting tight tolerances.

The role is hands-on, requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a team. We offer pension, generous leave, EAP, and other benefits at our Christchurch site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience manufacturing aircraft sheet metal components.
• Completed recognised apprenticeship in aviation or aircraft sheet metal work.
• Proven experience hand forming aluminium and steel parts, including double-curvature components.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with specialist sheet metal forming equipment and tooling.
• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy and tolerances.
• Good understanding of manufacturing Health & Safety requirements.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and form aircraft sheet metal components per drawings and customer specs.
• Carry out hand forming of aluminium and steel components, including complex shapes.
• Operate Wheeling Jigs, Rollers, Brake Presses, Stretch Formers and Shrinkers.
• Read and interpret drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure components meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
• Identify and report defects or issues to the team.
• Work to meet production deadlines while maintaining quality and safety.
• Support other areas of the manufacturing operation when required.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Hand forming

Reading drawings

Education

Apprenticeship in aviation / aircraft sheet metal work

Tools

Wheeling Jigs

Rollers

Brake Presses

Stretch Formers

Shrinkers

Job description

Beagle Aircraft in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our manufacturing team. You will manufacture and form precision aerospace components from aluminium and steel, reading engineering drawings and meeting tight tolerances.

The role is hands-on, requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a team. We offer pension, generous leave, EAP, and other benefits at our Christchurch site.