Sheet Metal Worker

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Long service awards

Free onsite parking

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our manufacturing team. You will manufacture and form precision aerospace components from aluminium and steel, reading engineering drawings and meeting tight tolerances.

The role is hands-on, requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a team. We offer pension, generous leave, EAP, and other benefits at our Christchurch site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience manufacturing aircraft sheet metal components.
• Completed recognised apprenticeship in aviation or aircraft sheet metal work.
• Proven experience hand forming aluminium and steel parts, including double-curvature components.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with specialist sheet metal forming equipment and tooling.
• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy and tolerances.
• Good understanding of manufacturing Health & Safety requirements.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and form aircraft sheet metal components per drawings and customer specs.
• Carry out hand forming of aluminium and steel components, including complex shapes.
• Operate Wheeling Jigs, Rollers, Brake Presses, Stretch Formers and Shrinkers.
• Read and interpret drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure components meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
• Identify and report defects or issues to the team.
• Work to meet production deadlines while maintaining quality and safety.
• Support other areas of the manufacturing operation when required.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Hand forming

Reading drawings

Education

Apprenticeship in aviation / aircraft sheet metal work

Tools

Wheeling Jigs

Rollers

Brake Presses

Stretch Formers

Shrinkers

Job description

At Beagle Aircraft, we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for demanding aerospace applications.

We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our Manufacturing team at our Christchurch site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sheet Metal Worker with a background in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, hand forming and precision manufacturing to work on complex aerospace components.

You'll play an important role in producing high-quality sheet metal parts, working with aluminium and steel to meet demanding engineering drawings, customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.

The Role

Working within our Sheet Metal team, you'll be responsible for manufacturing and forming precision aerospace components using specialist sheet metal machinery, tooling and traditional hand-forming techniques.

You'll work with complex shapes and double-curvature aircraft components, ensuring all work meets strict dimensional tolerances and quality standards.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

What We Offer

• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Long service awards
• Free onsite parking
• Early finish Friday

What You'll Be Doing

• Manufacture and form aircraft sheet metal components in accordance with engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Carry out hand forming of aluminium and steel components, including complex shapes and double-curvature aircraft parts.
• Operate specialist equipment, including Wheeling Jigs, Rollers, Brake Presses, Stretch Formers and Shrinkers.
• Read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure components meet required dimensional tolerances, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify and report manufacturing defects or technical issues to the appropriate team.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Support other areas of the manufacturing operation when required.

About You

We're looking for someone with practical aircraft sheet metal experience who takes pride in producing high-quality, precision-engineered components.

You'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience manufacturing aircraft sheet metal components.
• A completed recognised apprenticeship in aviation, aircraft sheet metal work or a similar engineering discipline.
• Proven experience hand forming aluminium and steel aircraft parts, including double-curvature components.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using specialist sheet metal forming equipment and tooling.
• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy, tolerances and precision manufacturing.
• Good understanding of manufacturing Health & Safety requirements.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why Join Beagle Aircraft?

This is an opportunity to apply your specialist sheet metal skills within an established aerospace manufacturing environment, producing precision components where quality, craftsmanship and accuracy are essential.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, quality-focused and takes genuine pride in their workmanship, with the ability to contribute positively to our manufacturing operation.

If you're currently working as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker, Aerospace Sheet Metal Worker, Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician or Aircraft Sheet Metal Fabricator and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.