Sheet Metal Worker

KineticPlc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers for critical naval projects in Portsmouth. This permanent role involves operating various machinery, fabricating sheet metal, and ensuring quality standards are upheld. Competitive salary plus shift allowance, with additional benefits such as private healthcare and employee incentives.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Pension scheme

Employee incentive programs

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Overtime and shift allowance

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication needed.
• Experience with aluminium and stainless steel.
• Previous marine or heavy industrial experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Burn, chamfer, bend, and form various gauges of sheet metal.
• Support quality control inspections maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Work flexibly with potential travel outside of the main site.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Attention to detail

Operating machinery

Interpreting engineering drawings

Tools

Guillotines

Rollers

CNC machines

Drilling machines

Job description

Up to £35886 per annum + 33% shift allowance if applicable

Portsmouth, England, South East / Southern

Sheet Metal Worker

Permanent

Kinetic are currently seeking experienced Sheet Metal Workers to support critical shipbuilding and maintenance projects for the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base.This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled workforce delivering high-quality metalwork on complex naval platforms in a secure, well-equipped shipyard environment.Pay: £35,866 + 33% shift allowance if applicableKey Responsibilities:-Follow written and verbal instructions with a strong attention to detail- Burn, chamfer, bend, and form various gauges and types of sheet metal (aluminium, stainless steel, etc.)- Operate machinery including guillotines, rollers, folders (including CNC), and drilling machines- Accurately mark out sheet plate and extrusions using appropriate measuring tools- Perform tack welding (training/qualifications can be provided)- Use grinders and consumables safely in accordance with HAVS regulations- Apply strong-backs and fairing aids to minimise distortion during fabrication- Support Quality Control inspections and maintain high workmanship standards- Work flexibly with potential travel outside of the main site when requiredSkills & Experience:- Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication and hand tools- Experience working with various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical guidance- Previous marine, defence, or heavy industrial experience is advantageousBenefits Include:- Competitive base salary of £34,640- Overtime and shift allowance- Pension scheme- Private healthcare options- Employee incentive programs- Retail and lifestyle discountsKinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile.Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973S&T1