Sheet Metal Worker

Ready to secure a stable daytime position with an industry-leading specialist manufacturer?

If you are a skilled Sheet Metal Worker with fine-limit experience looking for competitive hourly pay, clean workshop conditions, and a true Monday-to-Friday work-life balance, this is the role for you.

Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator

Mid Kent

(Commutable from Maidstone, Staplehurst, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Ashford & Surrounding Areas)

£26,500 - £35,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Monday to Friday (days) | No Weekend Shifts

Join an established, market-leading specialist engineering manufacturer producing high-precision, custom components and assemblies for advanced global technology applications. Operating within a modern, highly regulated facility, they offer exceptional job security, clean working conditions, and a supportive workshop environment for engineers who take pride in fine-limit quality.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Fine-Limit Fabrication: Perform precision sheet metal operations covering bending, forming, fabrication, assembly, and finishing.

Engineering Drawings: Confidently read, interpret, and work directly from complex engineering drawings to produce accurate components to tight specifications.

Workshop Machinery: Operate workshop tools and machinery proficiently, including drilling, deburring, and spot welding.

CNC Operation: Setup and operate CNC press brakes (particularly LVD systems), as well as powered rollers and guillotines.

Sub-Assembly: Build high-quality sheet metal assemblies incorporating both fabricated and machined components.

Quality Assurance: Work strictly within an ISO 9001 accredited quality system, ensuring all components meet exact client tolerances and standards.

What We're Looking For

Fine-Limit Experience (Essential): Proven hands-on background in precision sheet metal forming, bending, assembly, and spot welding.

Drawing Literacy: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings independently.

Machine Competency: Experience operating CNC Press Brakes (LVD experience is a strong advantage), guillotines, and powered rollers.

Quality Standard: Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.

Bonus Skills: TIG welding capability is highly beneficial but not essential.

If this sounds like your next career move, get in touch today to discuss the position in confidence.

Please note: Candidates must have valid legal authorization to work in the UK. Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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