Sheet Metal Worker

Ashby Finance; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance Ltd in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join our specialist automotive manufacturing team. The role focuses on repair, fabrication and restoration of vehicle bodywork using thin-gauge steel (1-2mm) with a range of traditional and modern metalworking techniques.

You will cut, shape and form panels, fabricate replacement sections and ensure exact fit and high-quality finish. MIG welding experience is essential; day-shift with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping, forming and repairing thin-gauge metal (1–2mm)
• Strong hands-on metalworking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to fabricate accurate repair panels and panels to required profiles

Responsibilities

• Cutting, shaping and forming thin-gauge sheet metal
• Fabricating replacement panels and metal sections
• Repairing damaged vehicle bodywork
• Dressing, finishing and manipulating panels for correct profile
• Producing accurate panel shapes, curves and contours
• Ensuring excellent panel fit, alignment and finish
• Working from patterns and specifications
• Using hand tools and metal-forming equipment
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship

Skills

Sheet Metal Work

Automotive Fabrication

MIG Welding

Tools

MIG Welding

Job description

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract Position | Day Shift | Overtime Available

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a specialist automotive manufacturing and engineering business in Northamptonshire.

Are you a skilled Sheet Metal Worker or Automotive Fabricator with experience shaping, forming and repairing thin-gauge metal?

If you have strong hands-on metalworking skills and take pride in producing exceptionally high-quality work, this could be an excellent opportunity to apply your craftsmanship within a specialist automotive environment.

The Role

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will be responsible for the repair, fabrication and restoration of vehicle bodywork and metal components.

Working predominantly with thin-gauge steel of approximately 1-2mm, you will use a range of traditional and modern metalworking techniques to create, repair and replace body panels and sections.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Cutting, shaping and forming thin-gauge sheet metal
• Fabricating replacement panels and metal sections
• Repairing damaged or corroded vehicle bodywork
• Dressing, finishing and manipulating panels to achieve the required profile
• Producing accurate panel shapes, curves and contours
• Ensuring excellent panel fit, alignment and finish
• Working from existing bodywork, patterns and specifications
• Using a range of hand tools and specialist metal-forming equipment
• Maintaining extremely high standards of workmanship throughout

This is a hands-on position where accuracy, patience and attention to detail are essential.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker or Automotive Fabricator with strong practical metalworking skills.

Ideally, You Will Have

• Previous experience working with thin-gauge sheet metal
• Strong cutting, shaping, forming, dressing and fabrication skills
• Experience working with 1-2mm steel
• The ability to manufacture accurate repair panels and replacement metal sections
• Experience using traditional panel-working or metal-forming techniques
• An excellent eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Experience gained within automotive bodywork, vehicle restoration, classic vehicles, motorsport, coachbuilding, prototype manufacture, low-volume manufacturing or another high-quality fabrication environment would be particularly relevant.

MIG Welding Experience Would Be Essential

Working Hours

This Is a Day-shift Position Working

Monday to Thursday: 7.00am - 4.30pm

Friday: 7.00ampm

There is also the opportunity for overtime.