Full job descriptionYour New CompanyYou will be joining a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The business operates in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality fabrication solutions while prioritising innovation, teamwork, and employee development.Your New RoleAs a Sheet Metal Worker, you will play a key role in the fabrication and assembly of metal components, working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work meets required quality standards, is completed efficiently, and adheres to strict safety guidelines.Your responsibilities will include:
*Interpreting fabrication and installation drawings to deliver accurate work
*Carrying out assembly and fabrication using hand tools and equipment
*Ensuring compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) regulations at all times
*Applying knowledge of manufacturing processes to optimise outputs
*Collaborating with supervisors and other tradespeople to resolve shop floor challenges
*Supporting team targets and contributing to on-time job completion
*Maintaining high standards of construction, quality, and tolerances
*Assisting with training and mentoring apprentices where required.
What You’ll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will bring both technical capability and a proactive, team-focused approach:Technical & Functional Skills
*Strong understanding of fabrication and installation drawings
*Hands-on experience with sheet metal assembly and fabrication techniques
*Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards
*Clear awareness of SHE practices and risk management
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
*Reliable and dependable, with a strong work ethic
*Approachable but assertive, with the confidence to engage with colleagues
*Effective verbal communication skills
*A collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships
*Open to learning, continuous improvement, and adapting to change
Problem-Solving & Leadership
*Practical approach to problem-solving on the shop floor
*Ability to work closely with supervisors and other trades
*Willingness to keep up to date with changes in drawings, technology, and industry practices
*Ability to coach and share knowledge with apprentices
What You’ll Get in Return
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*A safe, supportive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
*Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
*The chance to work within a collaborative and skilled team
*Exposure to modern manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives
What You Need to Do NowIf you’re interested in this opportunity, click ’apply now’ to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a broader conversation about your career.
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