Sheet Metal Fabricator

Vincere; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere in Ferndown, Dorset is seeking a permanent Sheet Metal Operative to join a precision engineering manufacturer. You will manufacture and assemble high-quality sheet metal components, reading drawings and using a range of machinery.

This full-time role offers a 39-hour week, Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:45 and Friday 7:30-12:30, with overtime at 1.5x. Ongoing training and career development in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• Cutting, folding, forming and assembling sheet metal parts.
• Operate a range of sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Carrying out drilling, tapping, countersinking and other finishing operations where required.
• Checking components against drawings and quality standards.
• Working with stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing deadlines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Flexibility

Tools

Sheet metal machinery

Hand tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £16.00 per hour with occasional overtime paid at 1.5x
Hours: 39 hours per week, Days
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 4.45pm
Friday: 7.30am – 12.30pm

We are recruiting for a Permanent Sheet Metal Operative to join a well-established and respected precision engineering manufacturer based in Ferndown, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production team manufacturing high-quality precision engineered components for a range of demanding industries.

If you have experience working with sheet metal and take pride in producing quality work to exacting standards, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling precision sheet metal components, ensuring all work is completed accurately and to a high standard.

Your duties will include:

• Manufacturing and fabricating sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• Cutting, folding, forming and assembling sheet metal parts.
• Operating a range of sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Carrying out drilling, tapping, countersinking and other finishing operations where required.
• Checking components against drawings and quality standards.
• Working with a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working as a Sheet Metal Worker within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using sheet metal machinery and associated hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible attitude towards work.

What's on Offer

• £15.00 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday days, with an early finish on Fridays.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career with a successful engineering company.

To apply for this permanent opportunity, please submit your latest CV and we will be in touch in due course. If you would like further information before applying, please contact Alan for a confidential discussion.