Sheet-metal Worker

DCS Scaffolding; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker. You will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling sheet metal components to precise tolerances. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, experience with thin gauge aluminium, and is committed to safety standards. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £18.50 per hour, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with strong engineering background.
• Experience with thin gauge aluminium required.
• Commitment to safety and 5S standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to close tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Follow in-house routing and processes.
• Operate key processes like rubber pressing and hand forming.
• Maintain attention to detail, producing high-quality parts.

Skills

Sheet metal manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Operating calibrated equipment

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker – Aerospace

Pay: £18.50 per hour

Job Description

Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker – Hourly Paid £18.50 PH

Location: Manchester – East

About the Role

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge with a forward-thinking organisation in the high-tech engineering sector? We are recruiting for experienced Sheet Metal Workers to join a well-established aerospace and defence manufacturer at their busy facility in Manchester (East).

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will be part of the team manufacturing products for aerospace and defence clients, performing a full range of sheet metal operations in line with Standard Operating Procedures and approved quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to close tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Follow in-house routing and processes, ensuring the correct calibrated equipment is used.
• Operate and perform key processes such as rubber pressing, hand forming, profiling parts after form, countersinking, wheeling, and rolling.
• Maintain attention to detail, producing consistently high-quality parts.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Sheet Metal Worker with a strong engineering background (aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical, or other high-quality industries).
• Experience working with thin gauge aluminium.
• Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings.
• Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with 5S standards.

Working Hours

• Standard hours can be compressed into a four-day working week (36 hours over Monday – Thursday).
• Overtime: first 10 hours paid at 1.5x hourly rate, any additional hours at double time.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (up to £18.50 per hour after probation).
• Generous annual leave entitlement (33 days including bank holidays).
• Access to an employee benefits package with discounts from leading retailers.
• Free on-site parking at modern facilities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Additional Information

All roles require successful completion of pre-employment security screening checks.

If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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