Sheet-metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker – Aerospace

Location:
Manchester (East)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting experienced Sheet Metal Workers to join a well-established aerospace and defence manufacturer at their busy Manchester (East) facility. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-tech engineering environment, producing precision components for aerospace and defence clients.

This role is specifically suited to candidates with an aerospace background, or those with strong experience working with thin gauge aluminium in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to tight aerospace tolerances
• Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Follow in-house routing cards, Standard Operating Procedures, and quality standards
• Use calibrated equipment correctly and in line with process requirements
• Carry out key sheet metal processes including:
  • Rubber pressing
  • Hand forming
  • Profiling parts after form
  • Countersinking
  • Wheeling
  • Rolling
• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with direct aerospace manufacturing experience, OR
• Strong sheet metal background working with thin gauge aluminium in a high-precision industry (e.g. aerospace, defence, medical, pharmaceutical)

In addition, all candidates must have:

• Proven ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings
• Experience working to strict quality and compliance standards
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and 5S principles

This role is not suitable for candidates without aerospace or aluminium precision experience.

• Standard hours are 36 hours per week, compressed into a four-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
• Overtime available

• Permanent position with a respected aerospace and defense manufacturer
• Modern facilities with free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Employee benefits package with retailer discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Clear career development and progression opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented within engineering and aerospace.

All roles are subject to successful completion of pre-employment security screening.