Sheet Metal Fabricator

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator & Welder in Dartford, UK. In this full-time permanent role, you will take ownership of projects, fabricating components from CAD drawings with a variety of materials. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sheet metal work and welding, alongside a strong attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary between £34,500 - £45,000, with benefits including a pension and early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Convenient transport links

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal work and welding.
• Skilled with guillotines, notchers, and press brakes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components to specification from CAD drawings.
• Work with Mild & Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass & Copper.
• Deliver work to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Welding

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

Guillotines

Notchers

Press brakes

Job description

Sheet Metal Fabricator & Welder

Salary: £34,500 - £45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 (Early finish on Fridays)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Team!

Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator & Welder looking for a role where your skills and craftsmanship truly shine? We're seeking a talented individual to take ownership of projects from start to finish, working with a wide range of materials and techniques in a fully equipped workshop.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects - from bespoke residential pieces to large‑scale industrial installations - with occasional site visits when required.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate components to specification from CAD drawings.
• Work with Mild & Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass & Copper.
• MIG welding and preferably TIG welding to a high standard.
• Bend and fold sheet metal using press brakes.
• Assemble items including mechanical fixings & fittings.
• Deliver work to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in sheet metal work & welding.
• Skilled with guillotines, notchers & press brakes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confidence working with various materials.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.

Desirable Extras

• Full clean driving licence.
• CSCS card.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £34,500 - £45,000.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Sick pay.
• Convenient transport links.
• Early finish every Friday.