Sheet Metal Worker - #1711322

Job title: Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Glasgow Salary: £35,000 - £40,000pa (Potential for shift work with a shift premium available)

The Opportunity:

We are working on behalf of a leading Defence organisation based in Glasgow, seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers to support a range of cutting-edge defence manufacturing projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes in a secure and well-resourced environment.

Ideal for candidates with a background in heavy industry, shipbuilding, aerospace, rail, or structural fabrication, this role offers long-term potential and the chance to work with a respected name in the defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Carry out a range of sheet metal fabrication tasks, including cutting, forming, bending, drilling, riveting, and assembly.
• Operate a variety of workshop equipment such as press brakes, guillotines, and hand tools.
• Work with ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both thin and heavy gauge.
• Ensure high standards of finish and dimensional accuracy in line with customer specifications.
• Perform fitting, alignment, and assembly tasks as required.
• Maintain health & safety standards and contribute to a clean, efficient working environment.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with MOD and customer-specific requirements.

Required Experience:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers
• Proven experience in heavy construction, manufacturing, or defence environments.
• Strong background in sheet metal work, ideally with structural or large-scale fabrications.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working with both manual and powered tools/equipment.
• Knowledge of welding or tack welding is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working in secure or quality-critical environments (Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Rail, etc.) preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (BPSS or SC clearance preferred).
• Willing to work on-site in Glasgow.
• Flexible to work overtime and shift patterns if required.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to support high-value defence programmes.
• Competitive rates/salary with potential for long-term engagement.
• Work within a skilled, collaborative team in a secure and modern facility.

If you are a sheet metal specialist with the right background and a commitment to precision and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Employee share plans, green car scheme,
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Annual incentive