Sheet Metal Worker

Terry Parris Associates; Mount Pleasant; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sheet Metal Worker position in Newhaven, East Sussex, with Terry Parris Associates in a busy metal fabrication environment. You will perform precision sheet metal work, TIG welding and high‑grade polishing on stainless steel, using a range of machinery.

We seek candidates with a minimum two‑year apprenticeship in metal fabrication and hands‑on experience in sheet metal work, fabrication and welding. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week, with potential travel or overseas work as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication.
• Experience in sheet metal work and welding.
• Willingness to work with stainless steel and polish to high finish.

Responsibilities

• Precision sheet metal work to fine tolerances.
• TIG welding and finishing on stainless steel.
• High-grade polishing of stainless steel surfaces.
• Operating machinery including guillotines, press brakes, plasma cutters, saws, rollers and grinders.
• Working from engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Producing both individual components and complete product assemblies.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Fabrication

Welding

Polishing

Education

Minimum two-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication

Tools

Guillotines

Press brakes

Plasma cutters

Saws

Rollers

Grinders

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker - Newhaven, East Sussex

Overtime available 1. 1/3 for up to 5 hours, 1.1/2 over 5 hours.

Salary: £15.25 to £15.50 per hour

Shift Patterns :Monday - Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm

Friday finish at 12.30pm

Build it. Shape it. Weld it. Take pride in the finished product.

We're looking for a Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy and varied engineering environment in Newhaven, East Sussex, working within a skilled Metal Fabrication team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker, Fabricator or Welder who enjoys practical, hands‑on engineering and wants to work on a varied range of bespoke products. You'll primarily work with stainless steel, carrying out precision sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, finishing and high‑grade polishing.

What you'll be doing

Your role will include:

• Precision sheet metal work to fine tolerances
• Fabrication of sheet, plate and sections
• Predominantly TIG welding and finishing
• High‑grade polishing of stainless steel
• Operating machinery including guillotines, press brakes, plasma cutters, saws, rollers and grinders
• Using a range of measuring equipment, including Verniers, micrometers and tapes
• Working from engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions
• Producing both individual components and complete product assemblies
• Working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and workmanship

Because the business produces bespoke, specialist equipment, no two projects are necessarily the same. You'll need to be comfortable adapting to different products and challenges and be willing to support other areas of the business when required.

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have completed a minimum two‑year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication and have experience in sheet metal work, fabrication and welding.

However, technical experience isn't everything. We're particularly interested in people who have a genuine passion for engineering, practical problem‑solving and developing their skills.

Experience with TIG welding, stainless steel fabrication or polishing would be highly advantageous.

You'll also need to be:

• Practical, reliable and hands‑on
• Quality-focused with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working from drawings and measurements
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Safety-conscious
• Willing to occasionally support site installations, other departments and overnight projects where required

A clean driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Develop your skills

This role offers the opportunity to develop and broaden your engineering skills through additional training, with progression linked to your commitment, performance and success in the role.

You may also have opportunities to gain experience across other areas of the operation, including fitting, installation, machine shop, electrical, plastics and production.

The Package

Location: Newhaven, East Sussex

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm

Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm

Pension: Workplace Pension Scheme

Initial period: 6-month trial period

Occasional travel, overnight stays and potentially overseas work may be required. Legitimate travel and subsistence expenses will be covered.

Why join?

If you're looking for a role where you can work with your hands, develop your craft and see the finished result of your work, this could be an excellent opportunity.

You'll join a skilled engineering environment where quality, teamwork, flexibility and pride in workmanship are genuinely important.

Bring your skills, build your experience and become an integral part of a team producing specialist, made-to-order equipment.