Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker – £20 per hour
Carlisle

Full-time, Permanent

40 hours per week (8:00–4:30)

Are you an experienced

Sheet Metal Worker with a keen eye for detail and a production-focused mindset? We’re looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with precision engineering equipment while enjoying excellent pay and benefits.

• Reading and interpreting shop orders and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Setting up and operating press brake machinery to bend, form, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
• Using precision measuring tools (callipers, protractors) to check specifications and quality.
• Maintaining and cleaning machinery before and after shifts.
• Adjusting machine settings for speed, material feed, and cutting paths.
• Testing and fine-tuning machine speeds/actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Inspecting assembled parts to meet specifications.
• Processing shop orders through ERP systems.
• Following strict safety guidelines and wearing protective gear.
• Reporting issues or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.

• A valid driving licence.
• FLT licence (advantageous but not essential).
• A strong production-based mindset and attention to detail.

• £20 per hour pay rate.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Sick pay after 1 year of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Cash health benefit scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30). If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!