Sheet-Metal Worker

DCS Recruitment Limited; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker in Manchester. The role involves manufacturing and assembling components with precision while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in high-quality industries. This position offers competitive pay, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits package

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background from high-quality industries such as aerospace or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of 5S standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components with high precision.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed specifications.
• Operate key processes including rubber pressing and profiling.

Skills

Time-served Sheet Metal Worker

Experience with thin gauge aluminium

Ability to read engineering drawings

Commitment to safe working practices

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker - Hourly Paid (up to £17.07 PH after probation)

Location: Manchester (East)

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to close tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Follow in-house routing and processes, ensuring the correct calibrated equipment is used.
• Operate and perform key processes such as rubber pressing, hand forming, profiling parts after form, countersinking, wheeling, and rolling.
• Maintain attention to detail, producing consistently high-quality parts.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with a strong engineering background (aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical, or other high-quality industries).
• Experience working with thin gauge aluminium.
• Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings.
• Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with 5S standards.

Working Hours

Standard hours can be compressed into a four-day working week (36 hours over Monday - Thursday).

Overtime: first 10 hours paid at 1.5x hourly rate, any additional hours at double time.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (up to £17.07 per hour after probation).
• Generous annual leave entitlement (33 days including bank holidays).
• Access to an employee benefits package with discounts from leading retailers.
• Free on-site parking at modern facilities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented within engineering and aerospace.

Additional Information

All roles require successful completion of pre-employment security screening checks.

If you are interested please apply and Max from DCS will be in touch

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality