Sheet-metal Worker

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Annual leave

Employee benefits package

Cycle-to-work

Career progression

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker for a busy aerospace and defence manufacturer in Manchester (East). The role focuses on producing precision sheet metal components for aerospace clients in a high-tech environment.

Ideal candidates will have aerospace exposure or strong experience with thin gauge aluminium in high-precision manufacturing, with responsibilities including reading drawings, following SOPs, and working to strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand complex engineering drawings
• Experience working to strict quality standards and compliance
• Commitment to safe working practices and 5S principles

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to tight aerospace tolerances
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Follow in-house routing cards, SOPs and quality standards
• Use calibrated equipment in line with process requirements
• Carry out sheet metal processes: rubber pressing, hand forming, profiling, countersinking, wheeling, rolling
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Quality standards

5S principles

Safe working practices

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker – Aerospace

Location: Manchester (East)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are recruiting experienced Sheet Metal Workers to join a well-established aerospace and defence manufacturer at their busy Manchester (East) facility. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-tech engineering environment, producing precision components for aerospace and defence clients.

This role is specifically suited to candidates with an aerospace background, or those with strong experience working with thin gauge aluminium in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to tight aerospace tolerances
• Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Follow in-house routing cards, Standard Operating Procedures, and quality standards
• Use calibrated equipment correctly and in line with process requirements
• Carry out key sheet metal processes including:
  • Rubber pressing
  • Hand forming
  • Profiling parts after form
  • Countersinking
  • Wheeling
  • Rolling
• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Essential Requirements:

Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with direct aerospace manufacturing experience, OR
• Strong sheet metal background working with thin gauge aluminium in a high-precision industry (e.g. aerospace, defence, medical, pharmaceutical)

In addition, all candidates must have:

• Proven ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings
• Experience working to strict quality and compliance standards
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and 5S principles

This role is not suitable for candidates without aerospace or aluminium precision experience.

Working Hours:

• Standard hours are 36 hours per week, compressed into a four-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
• Overtime available

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent position with a respected aerospace and defense manufacturer
• Modern facilities with free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Employee benefits package with retailer discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Clear career development and progression opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented within engineering and aerospace.

Additional Information:

All roles are subject to successful completion of pre-employment security screening.