Sheet Metal Worker

Position: Sheet Metal Worker

Job ID: 3456/2

Location: Scotstoun Shipyard, Glasgow

Rate/Salary •Local (within 39 miles) – £26.89/hr

•Non-local (outside 39 miles) – £37.75/hr

•Night Shift: Local – £35.67/hr | Non-local – £46.52/hr

•Fri–Sun Shift: Local – £35.67/hr | Non-local – £46.52/hr

Type: Contract

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Sheet Metal Worker.

Typically, this person will carry out fabrication, fitting, and assembly of sheet metal components for shipbuilding projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship in line with engineering drawings and industry standards.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Sheet Metal Worker:

•Fabrication and installation of sheet metal components in line with engineering specifications

•Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

•Working with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment

•Performing fitting, cutting, bending, and welding tasks as required

•Ensuring all work is carried out to safety, quality, and production standards

Qualifications and requirements for the Sheet Metal Worker:

•Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

•Proven experience as a sheet metal worker, ideally within shipbuilding or heavy engineering

•Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

•Strong awareness of health & safety requirements within shipyard environments

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical, who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role