Sheet Metal Worker

Terry Parris Associates; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Workplace Pension Scheme

20 days holiday + Bank/Public Holidays

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in Newhaven, East Sussex, is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join our busy Metal Fabrication team. You’ll mainly work with stainless steel, performing precision sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, finishing and high-grade polishing.

The role offers 39 hours per week, permanent status, and a clear path to develop skills across fitting, installation and production while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication.
• Experience in sheet metal work, fabrication and welding.
• TIG welding experience; stainless steel fabrication or polishing advantageous.
• Practical, reliable and hands-on mindset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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 guillotines, press brakes, plasma cutters, saws, rollers and grinders.
• Use measuring equipment (Verniers, micrometers, tapes).
• Work from drawings and verbal instructions.
• Produce components and assemblies.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Drawing & measurement

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Education

Two-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication

Tools

TIG welding

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

Holiday: 20 days + Bank/Public Holidays

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.