Skilled Sheet Metal Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers to join their BIW Assembly Department. This role involves crafting high-quality body panels for niche and classic cars, ensuring precision and craftsmanship in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong TIG welding skills and a passion for automotive craftsmanship. You'll work with pre-formed panels, contributing to the assembly of coach-built bodies and bonnets, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Join a team that values dedication and craftsmanship, and take pride in producing exceptional vehicles.

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

Qualifications

• Proven credentials in sheet metal, fabrication, or welding required.
• Excellent practical TIG/MIG welding skills with focus on precision.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing body panels using traditional sheet metal skills.
• TIG welding aluminium body panels and preparing for paint.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Using manufacturing jigs

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Sheet Metal/Fabrication/Welding

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.