Sheet Metal Worker (Coppersmith)

Posted 17 June 2026
Salary £33000 - £34000 per annum
LocationDukinfield
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH23223_1781689070

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker

Up to £18.50 per Hour | 36 Hour Week | Early Finish Fridays | 4-Day Week Available

Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Worker looking to join a precision engineering environment where quality, flexibility and employee development are valued?

We are recruiting for a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join a well-established manufacturer supplying high-precision components into highly regulated industries, including aerospace.


The Role

Working as part of a skilled production team, you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling sheet metal components to exact specifications, ensuring all work meets stringent quality and customer requirements.

Duties will include:

  • Fabricating and assembling sheet metal components
  • Forming, bending and shaping materials to engineering drawings
  • Using hand tools and sheet metal machinery
  • Conducting self-inspection and quality checks
  • Working to strict manufacturing standards and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and organised working environment

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Sheet Metal Worker
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and quality standards
  • Experience working within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of fabrication and assembly techniques

Highly Desirable

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • Experience working to AS9100 quality standards
  • Experience within a NADCAP accredited environment
  • Previous experience producing aerospace components

Hours of Work

Standard Working Week - 36 Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:15
  • Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
  • 30-minute lunch break

Alternative 4-Day Week Available

  • 36 hours across four days
  • Typical hours 07:00 - 16:30
  • Flexible start times available by agreement

Overtime

Overtime is available subject to business requirements:

  • First 10 overtime hours paid at Time and a Half
  • Additional overtime paid at Double Time

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to £18.50 per hour depending on experience
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Optional 4-day working week
  • Enhanced overtime rates
  • Long-term permanent opportunity
  • Modern manufacturing environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you have a strong sheet metal background and experience working within aerospace or other high-specification manufacturing sectors, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Sue Boardman at ES Recruit for more information.

📧 sue.boardman@es-recruit.com
📞 07478 226432