Sheet-metal Worker

DCS Scaffolding; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected aerospace and defence manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to produce precision components. The role requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing or thin gauge aluminium work, and candidates must be able to interpret engineering drawings accurately. Benefits include a permanent position, modern facilities, generous leave entitlement, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits package with retailer discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Strong background in working with thin gauge aluminium in precision industries.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to tight aerospace tolerances.
• Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.

Skills

Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings

Safe working practices and 5S principles

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker – Aerospace

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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Essential Requirements

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.

Working Hours

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

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with a respected aerospace and defence 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Additional Information

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

If you are interested, please apply and Maria Vasileva from DCS will be in touch.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality