Sheet Metal Worker

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

Job summary

Kinetic PLC is seeking experienced Sheet Metal Workers for critical projects related to the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base. Candidates will join a skilled team in fabricating high-quality components for naval platforms, with competitive pay, overtime options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Employee incentive programs

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical guidance.
• Previous marine or industrial experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions with attention to detail.
• Burn, chamfer, bend, and form various sheet metals.
• Support Quality Control inspections and maintain workmanship standards.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Attention to detail

Interpret engineering drawings

Use of hand tools

Tack welding

Operating machinery

Job description

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 applicable

Key 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 required

Skills & 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 advantageous

Benefits Include:

- Competitive base salary of 34,640
- Overtime and shift allowance
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare options
- Employee incentive programs
- Retail and lifestyle discounts

Kinetic 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 1973

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