Improver/Semi Skilled Assembler

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Posted: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

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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