Sheet Metal Worker/Fitter

Immediate opportunities exist for skilled Sheet Metal Workers, or Skilled Fitters within a prestigious Aerospace Engineering company in the West Midlands? The company has a fantastic culture, the environment is modern…

Pay rate £33 – £37/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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About this contract

Immediate opportunities exist for skilled Sheet Metal Workers, or Skilled Fitters within a prestigious Aerospace Engineering company in the West Midlands?

The company has a fantastic culture, the environment is modern and clean, and there is regular overtime available, paid at enhanced rates. The ability to achieve weekly gross pay values of £1,200-£2,000 is very possible.

Contracting positions start as a minimum 6 month term, with rolling extensions. The work is due to go on for multiple years.

Position summary:
The role involves the assembly and testing of light alloy and non-light alloy heat exchangers. Intricate work, this also includes preparing heat exchangers for chemical conversion and final fitting. The candidate must be prepared to work shifts and will report directly to the Team Leader.

Responsibilities:
• Fitting for welding shrinkage
• Produce weld preps etc.
• Adhere to technical specifications
• Read and understand engineering drawings and mark out where required.

Minimum Requirements:
1. Ideal candidate will be apprentice trained; time served with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
2. Previous experience of Sheet Metal Working
3. Teamwork
4. Communication Skills
5. Support ACE activities (5S, TPM, Turnbacks, Clinic)
6. Basic SAP knowledge is advantageous
7. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
8. Previous experience of working in an aerospace environment is advantageous

Umbrella and standard PAYE options, with regular overtime available. Advertised rates are umbrella values.

Travel expenses will be considered for contractors living more than an hour and a half away from the work site, if the intention is to stay in local accommodation. This is the higher hourly rates value advertised.

If this sounds like you, respond to this advert with an updated version of your CV and call (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail.

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

Inside Right is acting as an employment business.

Skills Required

Previous experience of Sheet Metal Working
Welding
TIG Welding
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Support ACE activities (5S, TPM, Turnbacks, Clinic)
Basic SAP knowledge would be advantageous
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Previous experience of working in an aerospace environment would be advantageous

Qualifications Required
Ideal candidate will be apprentice trained; time served with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification

Keywords
Sheet metal
Fitter
Testing
Air tools
Hand tools
TIG
Weld
Welding
Aerospace
Tolerance

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