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Job title: Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Manchester

Work Hours: 8 Hours + 30 Minutes Break

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Work Type: Base Maintenance

Salary: From £35,000 per annum

Our client is known as a specialist in the repair and refurbishment of Aircraft structures, flying surfaces and engine accessories. They work on the most technologically advanced aircraft, with customers including the likes of Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier. With continuous expansion and comprehensive UK coverage, our client offers a rich heritage of service to the aerospace industry as well as high quality, experienced staff who are critical to the growth and success of the business.

The Base Maintenance Team are looking for a sheet metal worker to join the workforce in Manchester to continue delivering a high quality to service to its clients and contributing to the growing positive change in the aviation industry. If you have experience in the Aerospace Sector, this rewarding opportunity offers promising career growth and the chance to work on industry leading technology.

Sheet Metal Worker Responsibilities:

Supporting the structures workshop with tasks on components such as flight control surfaces, engine inlets, fan cowls, thrust reversers, landing gears etc.
Fabrication and installation of flush repair doublers to inlet and flight control leading edge skins.
Replacement of inlet lip skin segments and flight control surface skin panels.
Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams for seamless operation, as well as ensuring compliance with the relevant governing bodies (CAA/EASA).
Be well versed with all technical data (SRM, CMM etc.).

Sheet Metal Worker Experience/Attributes Required:

Experience in a similar role is highly desirable (i.e. Fabricator/Welder), with knowledge of CAA and EASA regulations being beneficial and an avionics apprenticeship also being advantageous.
Attention to detail and a drive for excellence and quality.
Experience on aircraft metal sheet work (base maintenance).
Proficiency in riveting, drilling and metal fabrication techniques.

About Us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Sheet Metal Worker role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed)

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