Sheet Metal Worker

InsideRight; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large engineering business in Manchester seeks a Sheet Metal Worker for a full-time position. The role involves manufacturing products for aerospace and defence clients, adhering to strict quality and safety standards. Candidates must have experience in high-quality production environments and be able to read engineering drawings. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for career development. Apply by sending your CV via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave (33 days)

Access to retailer discounts

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely and compliance with 5S standards.
• Solid background in aerospace, pharmaceutical, or medical industries.
• High-quality production of close-tolerance components.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing products for aerospace and defence clients.
• Performing a full range of sheet metal operations per standards.
• Using calibrated equipment correctly.

Skills

Time-served sheet metal worker

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Experience with rubber press and wheeling

Job description

Overview

Sheet Metal Worker required for a full‑time role within a large well‑established engineering business. You will be part of the team that manufactures products for aerospace and defence clients, performing a full range of sheet metal operations in line with Standard Operating Procedures and approved quality standards. You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, follow in‑house routing/processes, and ensure the correct calibrated equipment is used.

Essential Requirements

• Must be committed to working safely and comply with the 5S standards in place.
• Time‑served sheet metal worker with a solid engineering background; aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical or any high‑quality industry – the vast majority of work is thin‑gauge aluminium.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail; producing high‑quality, close‑tolerance components.
• Experience of key processes: rubber press, hand form, profiling parts after form, countersinking, wheeling, rolling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, optional compressed hours (36 hours over 4 days).
• Generous annual leave entitlement (33 days inclusive of bank holidays).
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose‑built sites with free parking.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

How to Apply

If the above sounds like you and you are interested in applying, please reply to this email with an updated version of your CV.

Equal Opportunity

Inside Right is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.