Sheet Metal Worker Tinsmith

Wright Staff Recruitment; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Skilled Sheet Metal Worker in Malvern, offering a salary of £13.50 - £19.00 per hour. The role involves manufacturing body panels, TIG welding, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess relevant credentials and experience in automotive body panels. Full-time position, Monday to Friday, with various benefits including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Annual leave

Car scheme

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Sabbatical

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• Proven Sheet Metal/Fabrication/Welding credentials required.
• Excellent practical TIG/MIG welding skills.
• Experience manufacturing automotive body panels.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture body panels using traditional sheet metal skills.
• TIG weld aluminium body panels.
• Prepare assembled bodies and panels for paint.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent

Tools

MRP manufacturing systems

Job description

Skilled Sheet Metal Worker / Tinsmith
Location Malvern
Salary – £13.50 - £19.00 per hour
Hours Full time Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Benefits
Annual leave, Car scheme, Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Cycle to work, scheme, Discounted or free food, Employee discount, Free parking, Health & wellbeing programme, Life insurance, On-site parking, Private medical insurance, Referral programme, Sabbatical, Sick pay, Store discount

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers to join a BIW Assembly/Sheet Metal Department, producing hand-crafted body panels.

The Role:

The successful candidates will be working within the BIW Assembly Department/Sheet Metal Department, manipulating pre-formed panels and building complete coach-built bodies and bonnets in readiness for assembly. This will require strong craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing body panels using traditional sheet metal skills and methods
Hammer forming components from part or fully pressed components
TIG welding of aluminium body panels
Preparation of assembled bodies and panels for paint
General sheet metal and fabrication work
Working to job-specific standard times in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Using manufacturing jigs to ensure precision and quality

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven Sheet Metal/Fabrication/Welding credentials (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
Excellent practical TIG/MIG welding skills with a strong understanding of welding distortion
Experience manufacturing automotive body panels for the niche/classic car sector
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience preparing BIW assemblies for paint
Ability to retain focus during repetitive tasks while maintaining precision
Familiarity with MRP manufacturing systems

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who take real pride in their craftsmanship, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of quality.
The ideal candidate will be:
Enthusiastic, resourceful, and self-motivated
Flexible and reliable, with a positive outlook
Able to work both individually and as part of a team to meet production targets

Please apply with your CV in the first instance, stating your availability to attend interview / start & salary expectations.
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.