Sheet Metal Worker or Fabricator : MoD and Defence

TipTopJob; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international Defence and Weapons Systems Company seeks Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators to join their expanding team in the Southampton Area. Ideal candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, with experience in fabrication and familiarity with a range of hand tools. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Share Incentives Plans if Eligible

Flexible Working

Professional Development and Career Diversification

Annual Incentives Maybe Also Available

Qualifications

• Experience in Oil and Gas, Marine, Heavy Industry is desirable.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at height.
• Marine or offshore experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the fitting, maintenance, and testing of structures and equipment on military platforms.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Ensure all tools and equipment used are suitable for purpose.

Skills

Tack welding

Experience in fabrication using different materials

Basic hand skills (burning, chamfering)

Accurate marking using measuring tools

Ability to use hand tools and equipment

Education

Completed NVQ Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators : Military and Defence Sector

Southampton Area : Permanent : Attractive + Shift Allowance and Paid Overtime (If Applicable)

Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators are required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems Company that is expanding their team. Flexible working arrangements are available for these positions, and they come with Paid Overtime and a Shift Allowance if Shifts are Required.

The Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators will be part of the Fitting Teams and will report to a Team Leader. The Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators will be involved in the Fitting, Maintenance and Testing of Structures and Equipment on Large Military and Defence Platforms.

The Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators opportunities have a good salary, and very good company benefits on offer for the right people, and you will be working alongside many like:minded Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators and apprentices within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

There is flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators

• Understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Have all the basic hand skills, i.e., burning and chamfering of various gauges and types of plate.
• Experienced in the use of Guillotines, rolling machines, drilling machines, folding machines.
• Tack welding (Training/Qualification can be provided).
• Accurate marking off using measuring tools, being familiar with the use of straight edges.
• Use of Spirit levels, set squares, chalk/string lines, plumb bobs, etc.
• Ability to accurately mark out sheet plate/extrusions.
• Correct use of grinders and associated consumables whilst adhering to the HAVS regulations.
• Bending and forming of various gauges and types of plate.
• Understanding of Q.C inspection or process experience.
• Ensure all tools and equipment that are used are suitable, fit for purpose and in date for any inspection required.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses via the appropriate reporting tool.
• Experience in fabrication using different materials.
• Be competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment.
  
  

Key Skills/Experience/Quals Required For Sheet Metal Workers Or Fabricators

• Must have completed an NVQ 3 level qualification or apprenticeship.
• Oil and Gas, Marine, Heavy Industry, Rolling Stock is desirable but will look at most trades.
• Able to and knowledge of working in confined spaces and working at height.
• Marine or offshore experience is an advantage.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Share Incentives Plans if Eligible
• Flexible Working
• Professional Development and Career Diversification
• Annual Incentives Maybe Also Available
  
  

**The successful candidates must satisfy UK security clearance (SC) requirements : including the last 5 : 10 years continual UK residency due to the projects and products involved**

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Sheet Metal Workers or Fabricators, then or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line or Email suitable MS Word CVs to CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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