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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 shift pattern – nights (7pm – 7am)
 

Benefits:  
 

  • 7% Employer Contribution Pension
  • 3x Life Assurance
  • Private Healthcare & Private Dental
  • Free Eye Tests & Vouchers Towards Glasses
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Buy & Sell Annual Leave
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Enhanced Loyalty Leave
  • Holiday Perks 

 

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
  • Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts, panels, doors etc from various services aircraft. Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material and repair methods to use. Lay out, cut from, join, assemble and install items
  • 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. This may include (but is not limited to):
    • Cleaning, re-protecting, painting, finishing, cutting, grinding, blending, forming (of metal), measuring, removal/installation of fasteners, sealing, drilling.

 
Candidate Requirements 
 

  • Excellent SMW hand skills
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
  • Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment
  • Right to work in the UK
     

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. 

 
GDPR  
 
In applying for the above position and sharing your personal data with JMC Aviation Limited, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (found on our website).  

 

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Job details

Ref: 20529

Type: Permanent

Location: Luton

Hiring Consultant: Robyn Stephenson

Job Type: Permanent

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