Sheet Metal Worker

Position: Sheet Metal Worker
Job ID: 3456/2
Location: Scotstoun Shipyard, Glasgow
Type: Contract
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

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.