Sheet Metal Worker

HR GO Recruitment; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Skills development and training

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy fabrication team. The role involves producing high-quality sheet metal components, operating press brakes, and ensuring parts meet specification and finish standards.

Key duties include reading drawings, setting up brake presses, trimming and finishing components, performing quality checks, and supporting production and engineering teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with sheet metal in a fabrication/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances.
• Committed to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions.
• Cut, form, bend and assemble sheet metal using press brakes and other tools.
• Set up and operate brake press machinery safely and accurately.
• Trim, deburr and finish components to required tolerances.
• Perform dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout production.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Brake press operation

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

Tools

Brake press machinery

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality sheet metal components, operating press brakes, and ensuring parts meet specification and finish standards.

Key responsibilities

• - Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions
• - Cut, form, bend and assemble sheet metal using press brakes and other hand or power tools
• - Set up and operate brake press machinery safely and accurately
• - Trim, deburr and finish components to required tolerances
• - Perform dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout production
• - Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with health and safety procedures
• - Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules

Required skills and experience

• - Proven experience working with sheet metal in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• - Competent in operating and setting up brake press machinery
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances
• - Comfortable reading technical drawings and using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• - Good hand skills and mechanical aptitude
• - Commitment to safe working practices
• - Experience with additional metalworking equipment (shears, rollers, welding) is advantageous

What we offer

• - Competitive pay and benefits package
• - Steady, full-time hours with overtime opportunities
• - Supportive team environment and opportunities for skills development