Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer for our client in Andover, Hampshire. This is a permanent, workshop-based role combining hands-on sheet metal fabrication with CAD work.

You will operate press brakes and guillotine machinery, weld when required, and prepare drawings for laser cutting to support the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will have practical sheet metal experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and work with CAD software in

Qualifications

• Hands-on sheet metal fabrication experience.
• CAD drawings and engineering drawings.
• Experience with press brakes and guillotine.
• Welding experience.
• Ability to prepare drawings for laser cutting.
• Practical, workshop-focused approach to manufacturing.
• CNC experience may be useful but not a substitute.

Responsibilities

• Operate sheet metal equipment and fabrication processes.
• Prepare and send drawings for laser cutting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to support CAD work.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

CAD drawings

Welding

Laser cutting prep

Tools

CAD software

Press brake

Guillotine machine

Job description

Position: Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per annum

Working Arrangement: Workshop-based with CAD work

Employment Type: Permanent

Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer Job Overview

The Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer is required for our client, an engineering and manufacturing company based in Andover, Hampshire.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced sheet metal worker who can also use CAD software. The successful candidate will be involved in sheet metal manufacturing processes, including operating press brakes and guillotine machinery, welding and preparing drawings for laser cutting.

The role would suit someone with a strong practical background in sheet metal fabrication who is also comfortable working with CAD drawings to support the manufacturing process.

Job Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience in sheet metal work and fabrication.
• CAD skills and the ability to work with engineering drawings.
• Experience with press brake machinery.
• Welding experience.
• Experience operating guillotine machines.
• Ability to prepare and send drawings for laser cutting.
• A practical, workshop-focused approach to manufacturing.
• CNC experience may be useful but is not a substitute for direct sheet metal experience.