Sheet Metal Worker

JMC Aviation; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Maintenance Repair Organisation in Birmingham seeks a skilled Sheet Metal Worker for a permanent position. The successful candidate will perform critical modifications and maintenance to ensure the technical integrity of structural work on both commercial and military aircraft. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, life assurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays

4x Life assurance

Employer pension contribution

Sick pay

Service awards from 2 years

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship, ideally in aeronautical engineering or military equivalent.
• Live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience.
• Excellent knowledge of airframes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modifications and maintenance on aircraft as per approved drawings.
• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
• Install complex structural assemblies.

Skills

Live aircraft sheet metal experience

Excellent knowledge of airframes

Engineering apprenticeship

Education

Engineering apprenticeship in aeronautical engineering

Job description

JMC Aviation is working with a Maintenance Repair Organisation based in Birmingham, looking to recruit a new Sheet Metal Worker to join their team.

This client is a leading MRO dealing with line and base maintenance as well as interior modifications, fuel systems repairs and maintenance for both commercial and military aircraft. The company has been operating for close to 30 years, providing outstanding customer service and encouraging a warm, positive environment to aid employee progression.

This is a Permanent Position based in Birmingham, UK.

Monday to Thursday, working 40 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• 4x Life assurance
• Employer pension contribution
• Sick pay
• Service awards from 2 years

The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed.

Other duties involve

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment
• Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings and regulatory requirements
• Installation of complex structural assemblies
• Working to fine tolerances and high standards
• Use sealants, various fasteners and bonding techniques as per technical standards
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

In order to be successful in this role the Sheet Metal Worker will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship, ideally in aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
• Excellent knowledge of airframes
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Subject to UK security vetting

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.