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Sheet Metal worker required to create bespoke parts across multiple sectors, ensuring the products are complete on time and to high standards.

The Opportunity:

This is a superb opportunity for a Sheet Metal Fabricator to join a precision engineering business amidst a rapid period of growth. The business is looking for a driven and motivated Sheet Metal worker to support the team through these exciting times.

The family oriented business truly holds staff wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, offering a unique and friendly place of work; whilst maintaining the highest of professional standards for clients across the Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defence sectors.

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

£39,000 Per Annum

Benefits:
• Overtime is paid at time and a half during weekdays and Saturdays.
• Monthly bonus based scheme up to £200 

Hours:

Monday to Friday Days (flexibility available with start and finish times)

Key Responsibilities

Metal Fabrication: Craft high-quality metalwork products with thickness between 1mm to 10mm.
Welding & Assembly: Utilise MIG or TIG welding techniques to assemble, finish, and inspect various metal products.
Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain workshop tools and machinery to ensure smooth operation and safety.
Problem-Solving: Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, and fellow fabricators to troubleshoot design or fabrication challenges.
Essential:

Experience operating sheet metal machines
Competent at MIG/TIG welding
Working to very tight tolerances 
Desirable:

Experience from Aerospace, Oil & Gas or Defence sector
Closing Date:

11/07/2025

Likely Job Titles: 

Sheet Metal, Press Brake, Welder, Fabricator 

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy

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