Sheet Metal Worker

Interaction Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker in Carlisle. This full-time, permanent position offers a pay rate of £20 per hour for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a strong production-focused mindset, a valid driving license, and experience operating press brake machinery. Additional benefits include 28 days holiday, enhanced overtime rates, and a contributory pension scheme, among others. Join a supportive team and advance your career!

Benefits

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced overtime rates

Sick pay after 1 year of service

Contributory pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Death in service benefit

Cash health benefit scheme

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence is required.
• FLT licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Must have a production-based mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting shop orders and engineering drawings.
• Setting up and operating press brake machinery.
• Using precision measuring tools to check specifications.
• Maintaining and cleaning machinery before and after shifts.
• Adjusting machine settings for efficiency.
• Inspecting assembled parts to meet specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Production-focused mindset

Interpreting engineering drawings

Tools

Callipers

Protractors

Press brake machinery

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker – £20 per hour
Carlisle

Full-time, Permanent

40 hours per week (8:00–4:30)

Are you an experiencedSheet Metal Worker with a keen eye for detail and a production-focused mindset? We’re looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with precision engineering equipment while enjoying excellent pay and benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reading and interpreting shop orders and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Setting up and operating press brake machinery to bend, form, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
• Using precision measuring tools (callipers, protractors) to check specifications and quality.
• Maintaining and cleaning machinery before and after shifts.
• Adjusting machine settings for speed, material feed, and cutting paths.
• Testing and fine-tuning machine speeds/actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Inspecting assembled parts to meet specifications.
• Processing shop orders through ERP systems.
• Following strict safety guidelines and wearing protective gear.
• Reporting issues or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.

What You’ll Need

• A valid driving licence.
• FLT licence (advantageous but not essential).
• A strong production-based mindset and attention to detail.

What You’ll Get in Return

• £20 per hour pay rate.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Sick pay after 1 year of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Cash health benefit scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30). If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!