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Sheet Metal Fabricator / Plasma Operator
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- CT6, Herne Bay, Kent
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £29,120 - £33,280 Per Hour
Job Description
Sheet Metal Fabricator / Plasma Operator
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
Salary: £14.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Overtime available at 1.5x)
Contract: 12 week Temporary to Permanent
Contek Recruitment Solutions are currently representing a well-established, sheetmetal fabrication specialist in Kent who are seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers / Fabricators and Plasma Cutters to join their expanding workshop team.
Operating out of a modern fabrication facility producing rectangular and spiral ductwork, ventilation systems, and commercial extraction units, our client is looking for experienced hands to support their growing production demand.
Key Responsibilities
* Fabricating rectangular and spiral ductwork using mild and galvanized steel (up to 1mm thickness).
* Operating workshop machinery including press brakes, guillotines, and folding equipment.
* Operating CNC Plasma Cutters
* Reading and working directly from technical CAD drawings and production schedules.
* Maintaining high standards of accuracy, structural strength, and finish on all manufactured components.
* Working effectively as part of a busy 25-person workshop team to hit production deadlines.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Worker, Fabricator, or CNC Plasma Operator within a workshop environment.
* Direct experience in ductwork fabrication, HVAC systems, or thin-gauge metal sheet work (galvanized/mild steel).
* Confident operating press brakes, guillotines, and manual/automated fabrication tools.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits & Working Hours
* Standard shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
* Overtime paid at Time and a Half
* Opportunities for long-term permanent progression following an initial 3-month agency period.
* Work within a supportive, well-equipped, and safety-focused production facility
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
Salary: £14.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Overtime available at 1.5x)
Contract: 12 week Temporary to Permanent
Contek Recruitment Solutions are currently representing a well-established, sheetmetal fabrication specialist in Kent who are seeking skilled Sheet Metal Workers / Fabricators and Plasma Cutters to join their expanding workshop team.
Operating out of a modern fabrication facility producing rectangular and spiral ductwork, ventilation systems, and commercial extraction units, our client is looking for experienced hands to support their growing production demand.
Key Responsibilities
* Fabricating rectangular and spiral ductwork using mild and galvanized steel (up to 1mm thickness).
* Operating workshop machinery including press brakes, guillotines, and folding equipment.
* Operating CNC Plasma Cutters
* Reading and working directly from technical CAD drawings and production schedules.
* Maintaining high standards of accuracy, structural strength, and finish on all manufactured components.
* Working effectively as part of a busy 25-person workshop team to hit production deadlines.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Worker, Fabricator, or CNC Plasma Operator within a workshop environment.
* Direct experience in ductwork fabrication, HVAC systems, or thin-gauge metal sheet work (galvanized/mild steel).
* Confident operating press brakes, guillotines, and manual/automated fabrication tools.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits & Working Hours
* Standard shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
* Overtime paid at Time and a Half
* Opportunities for long-term permanent progression following an initial 3-month agency period.
* Work within a supportive, well-equipped, and safety-focused production facility


