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Location: Nasmyth Ferndown, 78-82 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RW

Job type: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: £20.93 per hour

Hours per week: 39 hours

Start & finish times: Mon – Thu: 07:15 – 16:15; Fri: 07:15 – 12:15

Nasmyth is a leading supplier to the aviation industry, manufacturing everything from airframe assemblies to engines. We also specialise in instrumentation components for commercial airliners, business jets, military aircraft, helicopters and more.

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator with strong experience in refined sheet metal work to produce high-quality components in line with customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and proficient in industry-standard sheet metal fabrication techniques. Welding experience is not required for this role.

• Read drawings and specifications.
• Work to customer specifications.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff or smooth surfaces, seams or joints of assembled parts using hand tools or portable power tools.
• Shape metal material over blocks or other forms using hand tools.
• Lay out, measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on material in accordance with the drawing or template, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares and rulers.
• Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches or drills.
• Use hand tools safely.
• Use guillotine, band saw and pedestal drills safely.
• Cut materials to size.
• Complete job cards.
• Use general measuring equipment.
• Handle materials safely (manual handling and moving).
• Handle components, jigs and fixtures safely.
• Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
• Work on own initiative.
• Assemble larger structures or machines by joining smaller components, ensuring precise alignment.
• Work with a range of thin gauge materials, including steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other metals.

• Take responsibility for own and staff safety, ensuring safe and hazard-free workspace.
• Complete accident and near‑miss forms within 24 hours and investigate lost‑time incidents.
• Complete risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Apply and enforce Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental regulations and processes.
• Maintain a positive health and safety attitude.
• Work with management to identify hazards and reduce risk.

• Spot welding, seam welding and rivet assembly (preferred).

• 5 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Health Cash Plan.
• On‑site parking (Bulwell, GEB, Coventry and Henton only).
• Company pension.

Send your CV to hrenquiries@nasmyth.com. Alternatively, apply through the online application form.