Sheet Metal Worker

Tech Connect Group; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking skilled Aircraft Fitters / Sheet Metal Workers in Dukinfield. Join a dynamic team focused on high-precision aerospace components. The role offers a 4-day working week with opportunities for overtime and excellent benefits including perks and career progression. Experience in aerospace fitting or high-precision manufacturing is essential.

Benefits

Perkbox

Cycle to Work

Gym Discount

Training Sponsorship

Staff Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace fitting, sheet metal work, or high-precision manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Practical experience with fitting, forming, and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interpret detailed aerospace engineering drawings.
• Assemble airframe and structural components.
• Operate fabrication machinery and tools.

Skills

Aerospace fitting

Sheet metal work

Reading technical drawings

Riveting and sealant application

Attention to detail

Job description

Aircraft Fitter / Sheet Metal Worker - Manchester

On behalf of our client, a specialist Aerospace manufacturing business, we're actively recruiting a number of skilled Aircraft Fitters / Sheet Metal Workers to join their growing team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic team specialising in precision engineering and high-quality components.

The Role

As an Aircraft Fitter / Sheet Metal Worker, you'll play a vital role in the fabrication, assembly, and structural fitting of high-precision aerospace components.

Key responsibilities

• Interpreting and working from detailed aerospace engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assembling airframe and structural components to tight tolerances.
• Profiling, shaping, and forming sheet metal parts using manual and semi-automated techniques.
• Operating tools and equipment such as rubber presses, hand-forming tools, and other fabrication machinery.
• Performing processes such as drilling, countersinking, riveting, sealant application, and fitting helicoils, bearings, and bushes.
• Working collaboratively to ensure production deadlines and stringent quality standards are consistently met.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in aerospace fitting, sheet metal work, or a transferable high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Practical hands-on experience with fitting, forming, and fabrication techniques including riveting and sealant application.
• An eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What's On Offer

4 day working week - contracted 36 hours (Monday to Thursday). Overtime available on Fridays and Saturdays with uplifted rates of pay. Opportunity to work for an established leader in aerospace manufacturing.

• Benefits including: Perkbox, Cycle to Work, Gym Discount, Training Sponsorship & Staff Events.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.