Sheet Metal Worker

GMP Recruitment Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Sheet Metal Specialist to join a prestigious British sports car manufacturer in Malvern. This full-time role involves crafting bespoke components and requires proven experience in sheet metal work and welding. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work from engineering drawings. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven credentials in Sheet Metal Work, Fabrication, and Welding.
• Basic TIG/MIG welding skills with an understanding of welding distortion control.
• Experience producing automotive body panels, ideally within niche, prestige, or coachbuilt vehicle environments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture hand‑crafted body panels using traditional sheet metal techniques.
• TIG weld aluminium body panels to an exceptionally high standard.
• Prepare assembled bodies and panels for the painting process.

Skills

Sheet Metal Work

Fabrication

Welding

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Reading Engineering Drawings

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a world-renowned British sports car manufacturer based in Malvern. We are supporting their recruitment for a Sheet Metal Specialist to join their Sheet Metal Department on a full-time, permanent basis.

This position offers a competitive basic salary of up to £38,000 per annum, (dependent on experience) plus excellent company benefits. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's most respected automotive craft manufacturers, where every vehicle is hand-built to order using a unique blend of heritage techniques and modern technology.

Our client has been handcrafting sports cars since 1909 and remains one of the world's pre-eminent coachbuilders. Their highly skilled craftsmen and women work with ash, aluminium, and leather to produce bespoke vehicles renowned for their exceptional quality, individuality, and timeless appeal.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture hand‑crafted body panels using traditional sheet metal techniques to create bespoke components for our client’s prestigious vehicle range.
• Hammer form components, shaping both part‑pressed and fully pressed elements with precision and consistency.
• TIG weld aluminium body panels to an exceptionally high standard, ensuring structural integrity and minimal distortion.
• Prepare assembled bodies and panels for the painting process, ensuring outstanding fit, finish, and presentation.
• Carry out a wide range of general fabrication and sheet metal tasks in line with production requirements.
• Manipulate pre‑formed panels and fabricate complete coach‑built bodies and bonnets ready for assembly.
• Work accurately to engineering drawings, production standards, and established manufacturing jigs.

Qualifications

• Proven credentials in Sheet Metal Work, Fabrication, and Welding (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Basic TIG/MIG welding skills with an understanding of welding distortion control.
• Experience producing automotive body panels, ideally within niche, prestige, or coachbuilt vehicle environments.
• Skilled in preparing BIW (Body in White) assemblies for paint, ensuring perfect alignment and finish.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply them confidently to production.
• Previous experience within automotive manufacturing or structured production settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work to set time standards while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with manufacturing jigs and established production processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high‑end, custom‑built vehicles where craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail are paramount.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.