Sheet Metal Worker

Argo Aviation International Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK MRO provider is seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers in Luton. You will perform complex structural repairs on aircraft, ensuring compliance with high safety standards and regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven aviation maintenance experience, excellent hand skills, and a recognised apprenticeship in the aircraft industry. Join a supportive team and enhance your career within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance, specifically with sheet metal.
• Excellent hand skills for various SMW tasks.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication, repair, and installation tasks on aircraft components.
• Ensure compliance with technical data and regulatory standards.
• Support certifying engineers and contribute to team performance.

Skills

Proven aviation maintenance experience

Excellent SMW hand skills

Understanding of Part 145, H&S, and human factors

Ability to interpret technical publications

High standard of English (written & oral)

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Forklift licence desirable

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft industry

Job description

We are recruiting for a leading UK MRO provider based in Luton, known for delivering high-quality aircraft maintenance and engineering services. They have a strong focus on safety, airworthiness, and employee development, offering excellent opportunities for skilled Sheet Metal Workers to grow and advance within a professional, supportive team environment. We are seeking multiple Sheet Metal Workers to join our clients Line Maintenance team in Luton. Working under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer, you will support all aspects of aircraft maintenance. The role requires an in-depth understanding of the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and the hand skills necessary to complete complex structural repairs on a variety of aircraft.

Role Overview

• Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts, including drilling, deburring, filling insets, and general SMW tasks
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts, panels, doors, and other components
• Interpret customer specifications and technical drawings accurately
• Complete maintenance, repairs, and fabrication tasks to the standard specified in technical data
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with company MOE and MRO systems
• Follow regulatory requirements (EASA Part 145, Part M, Part 66) and company H&S policies
• Maintain high standards of airworthiness, quality, safety, and performance
• Keep aircraft maintenance logbooks up to date and maintain SMW authorisation
• Perform general housekeeping and ad hoc project work as required

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out sheet metal fabrication, repair, and installation tasks on aircraft components
• Ensure compliance with technical data and regulatory standards
• Maintain awareness of health & safety, human factors, and quality management requirements
• Support certifying engineers and contribute to team performance
• Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft industry or similar

Skills & Experience

• Proven aviation maintenance experience
• Excellent SMW hand skills
• Understanding of Part 145, H&S, and human factors
• Ability to interpret technical publications and make fact-based decisions
• Flexible, proactive, and able to deliver to tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
• High standard of English (written & oral) and computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Forklift licence desirable
• Based in a paint workshop environment

Additional Requirements

• Hold and maintain valid Company Aircraft SMW authorisation
• Maintain audit-ready work area, equipment, and records
• Comply with company and legal requirements related to aircraft maintenance

Employment Agency

Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us