Sheet Metal Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus Bank HOLIDay

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday Leave

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft Ltd. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our Christchurch Manufacturing team.

You will manufacture and form precision aircraft sheet metal components in line with engineering drawings and customer specs, using specialist forming equipment and tooling. You will read engineering drawings, maintain tight tolerances, and work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience manufacturing aircraft sheet metal components.
• A completed recognised apprenticeship in aviation or aircraft sheet metal work.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with specialist forming equipment and tooling; strong attention to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and form aircraft sheet metal components per drawings and specs.
• Operate wheeling jigs, rollers, brake presses, stretch formers and shrinkers.
• Ensure parts meet dimensional tolerances, quality standards and safety rules.
• Identify defects and report issues to the team; support production as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Dimensional accuracy

Hands-on

Teamwork

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in aviation/aircraft sheet metal

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. 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.

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.

Competitive salaryCompany pension25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysHealthcare benefitsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Holiday Purchase SchemeBirthday LeaveLong service awardsCareer development opportunitiesFree onsite parkingEarly finish Friday