Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker

Gosport Full-Time No home office possible
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Salary: £34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance

Who we are:

The Operations division is involved in the repair and refit of both Royal Naval and Commercial vessels. The work is carried out in various workshops throughout the dockyard. In this role, you will gain an understanding of plate work and demonstrate various techniques used in the ship repair industry, focusing on light plate skills.

Our working approach:

We offer flexibility in working hours, depending on your role and location. This may include accruing hours and flexible start and finish times to help you balance work, onsite responsibilities, and personal life.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Follow written and oral instructions accurately
  • Perform basic hand skills such as burning and chamfering of various gauges and types of plates and extrusions
  • Operate equipment like Guillotines, rolling machines, drilling machines, and folding machines, including CNC operations
  • Engage in tack welding (training/qualification can be provided)
  • Accurately mark off using measuring tools like straight edges, spirit levels, set squares, chalk/string lines, and plumb bobs
  • Mark out sheet plates and extrusions precisely
  • Use grinders and related consumables while adhering to HAVS regulations
  • Utilize strong-backs and fairing aids to prevent distortion
  • Bend and form various gauges and types of plates
  • Understand quality control inspection processes
  • Be prepared to work or travel outside the main location when required

Your skills and experiences:

  • Proficient with hand tools and experienced in sheet metal fabrication using materials like aluminium, stainless steel, and steel
  • Ability to interpret and work from drawings and guidance

What we offer:

Along with a competitive salary of £34,640 plus overtime and shift allowance, BAE Systems provides benefits including:

  • Pension scheme
  • Employee share plans and green car scheme
  • Private health plans
  • Annual incentive

Inclusivity and security:

We aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss any necessary adjustments with us.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

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Sheet Metal Worker
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