Sheet Metal Worker

HR GO Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team environment and skills

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy UK fabrication team. You will produce high-quality sheet metal components, operate press brakes and ensure parts meet specification and finish standards.

The role requires reading drawings, setting up brake press machinery, maintaining tight tolerances and adhering to health and safety procedures. A strong hands-on background with metalworking equipment and a commitment to quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with sheet metal in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring tools.
• Competent in operating brake press machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions
• Cut, form, bend and assemble sheet metal using press brakes and other hand or power tools
• Set up and operate brake press machinery safely and accurately
• Trim, deburr and finish components to required tolerances
• Perform dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout production
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with health and safety procedures
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Brake press operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

Relevant trade qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

Brake press machinery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality sheet metal components, operating press brakes, and ensuring parts meet specification and finish standards.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions


• Cut, form, bend and assemble sheet metal using press brakes and other hand or power tools


• Set up and operate brake press machinery safely and accurately


• Trim, deburr and finish components to required tolerances


• Perform dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout production


• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with health and safety procedures


• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience working with sheet metal in a fabrication or manufacturing environment


• Competent in operating and setting up brake press machinery


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances


• Comfortable reading technical drawings and using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)


• Good hand skills and mechanical aptitude


• Commitment to safe working practices

Desirable

• Experience with additional metalworking equipment (shears, rollers, welding) is advantageous


• Relevant trade qualifications or apprenticeship

What we offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package


• Steady, full-time hours with overtime opportunities


• Supportive team environment and opportunities for skills development