Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Sheet Metal / CAD Engineer for an engineering and manufacturing client based in Andover, Hampshire.

The role combines sheet metal fabrication with CAD drawing work, including preparing designs for laser cutting and supporting manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on sheet metal experience, welding, and familiarity with press brakes and guillotines.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in sheet metal work and fabrication.
• CAD skills and 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 not a substitute for sheet metal experience.

Responsibilities

• Involve sheet metal manufacturing processes in a hands-on role.
• Operate press brakes and guillotine machinery as part of fabrication.
• Weld as required and prepare drawings for laser cutting to support production.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

CAD drafting

Engineering drawings

Welding

Press brake operation

Guillotine operation

Laser cutting drawings

Tools

CAD software

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

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.