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Sheet Metal Worker

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Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker
Location: Luton
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: 5/5/4 night shifts (19:00 – 07:00)

Benefits: 
 

  • Competitive salary and allowances
  • 7% employer contribution to pension    
  • 3x Life assurance    
  • Private healthcare and private dental    
  • Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses    
  • Employee assistance programme    
  • Employee referral programme    
  • Training and development support to widen skills and knowledge    
  • 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per years' service up to max 300 hours

About the Role

Working with and under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer on the aircraft as allocated. Supporting them with all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance performed by the Company. The role will involve having an in depth understanding of the structural repair manual, along with the necessary hand skills to complete complex repairs on a variety of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts including assembly fixtures, drilling, deburring, filling insets and general SMW activities.
  • Maintain work area, equipment and records to be audit ready.
  • Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts, panels, doors etc from various services aircraft.
  • Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings
  • Be able to carry out maintenance, repairs, fabrication of parts and /or production tasks to the standard specified in the technical data and notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification.
  • Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role  

Candidate Requirements
 

  • Excellent SMW hand skills
  • Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
  • Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors and Compliance requirements
  • A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

  • Industry-leading compliance support
  • Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Placements across the globe
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents 

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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Job details

Ref: 22331

Type: Permanent

Location: Luton

Hiring Consultant: Robyn Stephenson

Job Type: Permanent

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