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Sheet Metal Worker
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Job title: Sheet Metal Worker
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000pa (Potential for shift work with a shift premium available)
The Opportunity:
We are working on behalf of a leading Defence organisation based in Glasgow, seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers to support a range of cutting-edge defence manufacturing projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes in a secure and well-resourced environment.
Ideal for candidates with a background in heavy industry, shipbuilding, aerospace, rail, or structural fabrication, this role offers long-term potential and the chance to work with a respected name in the defence sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
Carry out a range of sheet metal fabrication tasks, including cutting, forming, bending, drilling, riveting, and assembly.
Operate a variety of workshop equipment such as press brakes, guillotines, and hand tools.
Work with ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both thin and heavy gauge.
Ensure high standards of finish and dimensional accuracy in line with customer specifications.
Perform fitting, alignment, and assembly tasks as required.
Maintain health & safety standards and contribute to a clean, efficient working environment.
Complete all tasks in accordance with MOD and customer-specific requirements.Required Experience:
Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers
Proven experience in heavy construction, manufacturing, or defence environments.
Strong background in sheet metal work, ideally with structural or large-scale fabrications.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
Comfortable working with both manual and powered tools/equipment.
Knowledge of welding or tack welding is advantageous but not essential.
Experience working in secure or quality-critical environments (Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Rail, etc.) preferred.Additional Requirements:
Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (BPSS or SC clearance preferred).
Willing to work on-site in Glasgow.
Flexible to work overtime and shift patterns if required.What's on Offer:
Opportunity to support high-value defence programmes.
Competitive rates/salary with potential for long-term engagement.
Work within a skilled, collaborative team in a secure and modern facility.If you are a sheet metal specialist with the right background and a commitment to precision and quality, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Pension
Employee share plans, green car scheme,
Private health plans
Shopping discounts
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