Ductwork Fabrication Specialist Precise Hands-On Metalwork

Blue Arrow; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable long-term employment

Training and career development

Supportive workshop team

Safe working environment

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a hands-on ductwork fabricator to join our workshop in the UK. You will manufacture ducting from job sheets and sketches, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery, while working independently and as part of a skilled team.

The role requires experience in sheet metal fabrication, reading drawings, and operating fabrication machinery including plasma cutting, seaming and folding equipment. A strong commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial experience in sheet metal work and ductwork fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings, and production paperwork.
• Experience operating fabrication machinery and equipment.
• GCSE English & Mathematics required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture ductwork from job sheets, drawings, and sketches to required specifications.
• Operate workshop machinery safely and effectively in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Programme and operate the plasma cutting machine from job paperwork and technical sketches.
• Manage the plasma cutting process: loading sheet metal, marking components, removing scrap.
• Operate seaming machines, RAS folding machines, and other fabrication equipment.
• Fabricate ductwork components and assemble MEZZ frames for fixing.
• Programme and operate the Straight Making Machine for square, accurate products.
• Carry out quality inspections against drawings and specifications.
• Minimise material waste and maximise production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Coordinate storage and organisation of projects within the workshop.
• Assist with unloading and storing incoming material deliveries.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Ductwork manufacturing

Reading fabrication drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Tools

Plasma cutting machine

Seaming machines

RAS folding machines

Straight Making Machine

Job description

Blue Arrow is seeking a hands-on ductwork fabricator to join our workshop in the UK. You will manufacture ducting from job sheets and sketches, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery, while working independently and as part of a skilled team.

The role requires experience in sheet metal fabrication, reading drawings, and operating fabrication machinery including plasma cutting, seaming and folding equipment. A strong commitment to safety and quality is essential.