Sheet Metal Technician (Ongoing Temp → Potential Permanent)

South West Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 29,300 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training and development

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

South West Recruitment is recruiting a Sheet Metal Worker for an ongoing temporary role in Ferndown, Dorset. The candidate will manufacture and assemble precision sheet metal components to high standards, using a range of machinery and hand tools.

The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, has prior sheet metal experience and can work independently or in a team. Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:45pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm; £14.50 per hour with overtime at 1.5x.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• Cutting, folding, forming and assembling sheet metal parts.
• Operate sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Perform drilling, tapping, countersinking and finishing operations as required.
• Inspect components against drawings and quality standards.
• Work with stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Tools

Sheet metal machinery

Job description

South West Recruitment is recruiting a Sheet Metal Worker for an ongoing temporary role in Ferndown, Dorset. The candidate will manufacture and assemble precision sheet metal components to high standards, using a range of machinery and hand tools.

The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, has prior sheet metal experience and can work independently or in a team. Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:45pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm; £14.50 per hour with overtime at 1.5x.