Sheet Metal Worker

South West Recruitment Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Ferndown, Dorset, is recruiting a Permanent Sheet Metal Worker to join a precision engineering manufacturer. The role involves producing and assembling precision sheet metal components, reading engineering drawings, and operating sheet metal machinery.

39 hours per week with early finish on Fridays, and £15.00 per hour with overtime at 1.5x. The ideal candidate will have experience in sheet metal within an engineering environment, strong attention to detail, and the

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Experience with sheet metal machinery and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• Cut, fold, form and assemble sheet metal parts.
• Operate a range of sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Carry out drilling, tapping, countersinking and other finishing operations.
• Check components against drawings and quality standards.
• Work with stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork and independence

Quality conscious

Tools

Sheet metal machinery

Job description

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £15.00 per hour with occasional overtime paid at 1.5x

Hours: 39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.45pm

Friday: 7.30am - 12.30pm

We are recruiting for a Permanent Sheet Metal Worker to join a well-established and respected precision engineering manufacturer based in Ferndown, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production team manufacturing high-quality precision engineered components for a range of demanding industries.

If you have experience working with sheet metal and take pride in producing quality work to exacting standards, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling precision sheet metal components, ensuring all work is completed accurately and to a high standard.

Your duties will include:

• Manufacturing and fabricating sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• Cutting, folding, forming and assembling sheet metal parts.
• Operating a range of sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Carrying out drilling, tapping, countersinking and other finishing operations where required.
• Checking components against drawings and quality standards.
• Working with a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working as a Sheet Metal Worker within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using sheet metal machinery and associated hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible attitude towards work.

What's on Offer

• £15.00 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday days, with an early finish on Fridays.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career with a successful engineering company.