Sheet Metal Worker

Put your sheet metal worker skills to use on quality lift and architectural projects.

If you're an experienced fabricator, join an established workshop team in Thamesmead, with steady Monday-to-Friday daytime hours and overtime opportunities.

Sheet Metal Worker

Thamesmead, South East London (SE28)

You must have at least 2–3 years of experience as a sheet metal worker.

• Full-time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (8 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
• Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience + opportunities for overtime

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is an established British engineering company specialising in the lift industry. Founded in 1998, they manufacture, refurbish and install lift interiors and associated components for customers ranging from smaller subcontractors to major international lift companies. Their South London premises include fully equipped fabrication, engraving, polishing, welding and woodworking workshops.

About the role:

They are looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their Thamesmead workshop. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around sheet metal, can work accurately from engineering drawings and takes pride in producing properly finished work. You’ll be fabricating lift components, architectural metalwork and construction items, mainly using stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.

Key responsibilities:

• Component Fabrication: Manufacture lift car panels, doors, architrave fascias, ceilings, sill assemblies, jambs, and bespoke structural cladding
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and precisely follow architectural layouts, structural designs, and engineering CAD drawings
• Material Preparation: Mark out, cut, punch, and fold thin-gauge metals including architectural stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium (typically 0.5mm to 3mm)
• Machine Operation: Safely set up and operate workshop machinery including CNC brake presses, guillotines, and laser cutters
• Aesthetic Finishing: Grind, blend, polish, and grain brushed or mirror-finish stainless steel to satisfy strict architectural presentation requirements
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all components with micrometres and callipers to ensure tight tolerances match British Standards and lift clearance specifications

Key skills and qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a sheet metal fabricator, ideally dealing with architectural metals or lift/elevator parts
• Skills: Excellent mechanical aptitude, reading engineering drawings, and safe operation of workshop power tools
• Site Credentials: A valid CSCS card is preferred in case site visits, surveys, or minor assistance with lift shaft installation as required, but not essential

Benefits:

• Stable, workshop-based position
• Fully equipped fabrication workshop
• Monday-to-Friday daytime working
• No scheduled night shifts
• Regular 8:00am–4:30pm hours
• Opportunities for overtime depending on project deadlines

If you’re an experienced sheet metal worker who takes pride in accurate fabrication and a good finish, don't miss this amazing opportunity. Apply today!

How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

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