Sheet Metal Worker

Alexandrite Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a workshop team. The role involves performing sheet-metal fabrication tasks and ensuring high-quality standards. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, regular overtime opportunities, and a stable full-time employment schedule from Monday to Friday. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in a fabrication environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Stable full-time employment

Opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet-metal fabrication, including cutting and bending.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet-metal fabrication tasks using various machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to produce components.
• Ensure quality inspections of fabricated parts are carried out.

Skills

Sheet-metal fabrication

Press brakes operation

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Guillotines

Folding machines

Press brakes

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker

Rate: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday, dayshift, 39 hours per week

Overtime: Regular overtime available

About the Role

Our client is a leading sheet‑metal fabrication specialist working on high‑quality, precision sheet‑metal products for varied industrial applications. They are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their workshop team contributing to fabrication, assembly, and finishing high‑spec metal components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sheet‑metal fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, folding, and forming components using guillotines, press brakes, and folding machines.
• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings/technical specifications to ensure accurate component production.
• Operate sheet‑metal machinery safely and efficiently, including guillotine, press brake, fold, shearing, and other workshop equipment.
• Carry out assembly, fitting, finishing and quality inspections of fabricated components.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic servicing on equipment and tools to maintain production readiness.
• Work to achieve daily and weekly production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to support production flow and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all site Health & Safety policies, including safe handling of materials, PPE usage, and proper housekeeping.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sheet‑metal fabrication (cutting, bending, folding, forming).
• Competency with press brakes, guillotines, folding machines, shears or other metal‑working machinery.
• Able to read and work from engineering/fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality awareness.
• Physically fit and capable of handling metal sheets, components and workshop tasks.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices in a metal fabrication environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work required shift hours including overtime when needed.
• Good team‑working skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£18.00-£21.00) depending on experience and skill level.
• Stable full‑time employment, Monday to Friday dayshift.
• Regular opportunity for overtime — offering additional earning potential.
• Work in a well‑equipped fabrication workshop producing precision sheet‑metal products.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and high‑quality standards in a growing fabrication business.