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Date Added: Wed 26/11/2025

Sheet Metal Worker

Dartford, DA1, UK
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Company: ALEXANDRITE RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £18 - £21/hour

Sheet Metal Worker

Rate: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday-Friday, dayshift, 39 hours per week
Overtime: Regular overtime available

About the Role

Our client is a leading sheet-metal fabrication specialist working on high-quality, precision sheet-metal products for varied industrial applications. They are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their workshop team, contributing to fabrication, assembly, and finishing of high-spec metal components.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform sheet-metal fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, folding, and forming components using guillotines, press brakes, and folding machines.

* Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings/technical specifications to ensure accurate component production.

* Operate sheet-metal machinery safely and efficiently, including guillotine, press brake, fold, shearing, and other workshop equipment.

* Carry out assembly, fitting, finishing and quality inspections of fabricated components.

* Conduct routine maintenance and basic servicing on equipment and tools to maintain production readiness.

* Work to achieve daily and weekly production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

* Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to support production flow and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Adhere to all site Health & Safety policies, including safe handling of materials, PPE usage, and proper housekeeping.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in sheet-metal fabrication (cutting, bending, folding, forming).

* Competency with press brakes, guillotines, folding machines, shears or other metal-working machinery.

* Able to read and work from engineering/fabrication drawings and technical specifications.

* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality awareness.

* Physically fit and capable of handling metal sheets, components and workshop tasks.

* Good understanding of Health & Safety practices in a metal fabrication environment.

* Reliable, punctual and able to work required shift hours including overtime when needed.

* Good team-working skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What's On Offer

* Competitive hourly rate (£18.00-£21.00) depending on experience and skill level.

* Stable full-time employment, Monday to Friday dayshift

* Regular opportunity for overtime — offering additional earning potential.

* Work in a well-equipped fabrication workshop producing precision sheet-metal products.

* Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality standards in a growing fabrication business
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