Sheet Metal Worker

We are seeking skilled and experienced Sheet Metal Workers to join a major defence shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term naval engineering project, manufacturing and installing sheet metal components to the highest standards of quality and safety.

What you'll be doing:

• Manufacturing and installing ventilation systems and furniture onboard vessels.
• Working to engineering standards while delivering quality-first workmanship.
• Using a variety of hand tools and specialist sheet metal equipment.
• Carrying out fabrication, assembly and installation of sheet metal components.
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Working collaboratively with other trades to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment while following all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate/Trade Papers (must be provided with your application).
• Relevant qualifications such as SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience within a major construction, manufacturing, marine or heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good understanding of SHE principles, COSHH and manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at height.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Requirements: Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application.

Desirable:

• Previous marine or shipbuilding experience.
• Experience manufacturing and installing ventilation systems.
• Current safety certifications such as Working at Height, COSHH Awareness or SHE Induction.
• Experience working within the defence or heavy engineering sectors.

Please ensure you attach copies of your Trade Papers and relevant qualifications when submitting your application.

Overtime Pay:

• Monday - Thursday: Time and a Third (1.33x)
• Friday: Time and a Half for the first 4 hours, Double Time thereafter.
• Saturday: Time and a Half.
• Sunday: Double Time.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift (Flat Rate)

• Monday - Thursday
• 07:00 - 16:30

Night Shift (+33% Shift Allowance)

• Monday - Thursday
• 20:30 - 06:00

Weekend Shift (+33% Shift Allowance)

• Friday - Sunday
• 07:00 - 19:30

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term defence shipbuilding programme, offering stable work, competitive earnings, generous overtime opportunities and the chance to contribute to complex naval engineering projects in a highly skilled environment.