Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker
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Salary: up to £40,000 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Biggleswade
We currently have a vacancy to join a company, who specialise in the restoration of historical aircraft, as a Sheet Metal Worker. The role will be based just outside of Biggleswade and the post holder will work 40 hours per week. Flexible working hours are available as is the ability to condense your hours into 4 days per week (10 hours per day) instead of 5 should you wish to.
Established more than 30 years ago, the business operates, maintains and restores vintage military aircraft. They hold BCAR A8-21, 23 and 25 certifications and their capabilities range from all reverse engineering design work tasks (simple and complex) to the restoration, maintenance and continuing airworthiness management of all non Part 21 aircraft.
Their skilled team of engineers uphold the highest standards of authenticity and craftsmanship. With a commitment to excellence and a deep reverence for aviation heritage, the company serves as a beacon for enthusiasts and collectors alike, ensuring that the legacy of these historic aircraft continues to inspire generations to come.
Due to an expanding and continuing workload they are looking to recruit an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their vintage aircraft restoration team.
This is an opportunity to carry out engaging and varied work in a unique working environment. They have many interesting projects currently in process and exciting potential work on the horizon.
Main Responsibilities:
* Stripping, cleaning, restoring and reassembling metal aircraft structures
* Sheet metal fabrication.
Benefits Include:
* A competitive salary dependent upon experience
* Annual bonus (discretionary and company performance based)
* 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free parking on site
* Flexible working hours
About You:
* Previous experience of sheet metal fabrication is essential. Folding, shrinking/stretching, and hammer forming. (Wheeling skills would be highly desirable but not essential)
* Ideally you will have served a recognised aerospace engineering apprenticeship or be able to demonstrate relevant “on the job” training.
* Ideally have proven experience of major repair or manufacture of metal aircraft structures
* Able to work well as part of a team
* Self-motivated and have good problem solving skills
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