SHEET METAL WORKER

ITP Aero Group.; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker in Hucknall, UK. The role involves working within a team to deliver aerospace products while adhering to safety requirements. Essential qualifications include a time-served apprenticeship in Engineering and experience in sheet metal practices. The position offers competitive benefits such as 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates should apply early as the application deadline is 19th January 2026.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid Working options

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised time-served apprenticeship within an Engineering discipline at NVQ Level 3.
• Demonstrated experience in fabrication and manual sheet metal working practices.
• IT literate, with experience in Microsoft Office preferable.
• Ability to adapt and develop new skills with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver aerospace products on time and on quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Fabrication and manual sheet metal working practices

IT literacy and Microsoft Office

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Understand safety and cleanliness in the workplace

Education

Recognised time‑served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)

Job description

What is the objective of this role and what does it consist of?

ITP Aero UK are recruiting for a Sheet Metal Worker to join our growing team in Hucknall, United Kingdom.

This role is full-time.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to contribute to delivering aerospace products on‑quality and on‑time, operating in accordance with safety requirements.

What profile are we looking for?

It is essential that the successful candidate:

• Possess a recognised time‑served apprenticeship within an Engineering discipline at NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds Level 3, or BTEC national or equivalent qualification. This needs to be clearly evidenced in an uploaded CV along with relevant certificates.
• Can demonstrate experience in; fabrication and manual sheet metal working practices (e.g. understanding of pattern drawing and development, flattening, planishing, forming, bending and stretching), simple press work and working to engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications
• Is IT literate, with experience in Microsoft Office preferable
• Can demonstrate a flexible and adaptable mind‑set and be willing to develop new skills. On the job and classroom training will be provided.
• Understands the importance of ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained in the workplace

It is desirable that the successful candidate:

• Knowledge of lean principles and process basics, problem solving skills, knowledge of quality tools, systems, and procedures, good interpersonal skills, has worked in a customer focused environment that is subject to change, has worked to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and customer delivery commitments, has participated in continuous review and improvement processes

Who will I work with (in my team and in collaboration with other areas)?

You will work at ITP Aero’s Hucknall site, located in Nottinghamshire.

Your team will comprise of professionals with extensive experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry, consisting of a skilled workforce and integrated Manufacturing and Design Engineering capabilities.

What are the working hours?

Shifts – 37 hours per week working on the following 3 Shift Pattern:

Afternoons: 1.48 pm – 9.30 pm Monday-Thursday

1.48 pm – 7.00 pm Friday

What is the location?

What is the remuneration and competitive employee benefits?

Our Competitive Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of 5 fixed days)
• 6 Leisure days – Accrued through working an additional hour per week in addition to your contracted hours.
• ITP Aero Group Personal Pension Scheme – Salary Sacrifice pension contributions increase with length of service to a maximum company contribution of 12% after 3 years of service.
• You will have the option to contribute more to your pension through salary sacrifice Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC’s).
• Hybrid Working (dependant on role)
• Flexible Benefits platform with a range of flexible benefits on offer
• Life Assurance – 6x salary to your nominated beneficiary(s)
• Income Protection - In the event of long‑term sickness
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pay for Maternity and Paternity (in line with statutory service dates)
• Additional Leave for Marriage, Moving House and Dependant leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to 24/7 GP
• Earn vouchers through healthy living.
• Paid Professional Membership
• Bonus Scheme applicable to role
• Opportunity for growth and internal promotion

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join ITP Aero UK.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 19th January 2026 at midnight.

Often, we receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies. On these occasions, we may close applications for the role early. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible for consideration.

❓❔ I have questions about the role, who can I contact?

If you need any clarification about the vacancy and/or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Team via email: [e-mail]