Job Description
Improver / Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Assembler
**Location:** North Manchester
**Pay Rate:** £14.48 per hour
**Overtime:** Paid at 1.5x after 38 hours
**Job Type:** Temporary to Permanent
**Shifts:** Days
Kinetic Recruitment are currently looking for **2 x Improver / Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Assemblers** to join an established manufacturing team within a modern engineering workshop in North Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with **sheet metal fabrication or assembly experience** who are looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career within engineering.
The successful candidates will work with a range of materials and sheet metal components, including **ducting, cabinets and bespoke fabrications**, using modern machinery and equipment.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
* Cutting sheet metal to size using **saws, lasers, plasma cutters and guillotines**
* Bending, folding, rolling and pressing sheet metal into the required shapes
* Building and assembling fabricated components
* General sheet metal assembly and fabrication
* Working with a range of material thicknesses, from **thin-gauge stainless steel through to heavy-gauge mild steel**
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Using a variety of hand tools, machinery and fabrication equipment
* Maintaining a safe, clean and efficient working environment
* Working both independently and as part of an established engineering team
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience working with **sheet metal**
* Experience in **fabrication, assembly, ducting, cabinets or bespoke metalwork**
* The ability to read and interpret **engineering drawings**
* Good practical and fabrication skills
* Experience using a range of workshop tools and equipment
* A willingness to learn and develop additional engineering skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to work on your own initiative
* A flexible approach and willingness to work overtime when required
This role would suit an **Improver, Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Worker, Fabricator, Sheet Metal Assembler or Junior Fabricator** looking for the next step in their career.
What's on Offer?
* **£14.48 per hour basic rate**
* **Overtime paid at 1.5x after 38 hours**
* Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
* Excellent modern working environment
* Opportunity to develop your fabrication and engineering skills
* Long-term career progression
* Established and supportive engineering team
Apply Now
If you have experience working with sheet metal and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a modern manufacturing environment, **please apply today with an up-to-date CV.**
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with **over 44 years' experience** delivering staffing solutions across the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care. We review all submissions and will attempt
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