Job Description
Kinetic are currently seeking experienced Sheet Metal Workers to support critical shipbuilding and maintenance projects for the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled workforce delivering high-quality metalwork on complex naval platforms in a secure, well-equipped shipyard environment.\n\nPay: £35,866 + 33% shift allowance if applicable\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n-Follow written and verbal instructions with a strong attention to detail\n- Burn, chamfer, bend, and form various gauges and types of sheet metal (aluminium, stainless steel, etc.)\n- Operate machinery including guillotines, rollers, folders (including CNC), and drilling machines\n- Accurately mark out sheet plate and extrusions using appropriate measuring tools\n- Perform tack welding (training/qualifications can be provided)\n- Use grinders and consumables safely in accordance with HAVS regulations\n- Apply strong-backs and fairing aids to minimise distortion during fabrication\n- Support Quality Control inspections and maintain high workmanship standards\n- Work flexibly with potential travel outside of the main site when required\n\nSkills & Experience:\n\n- Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication and hand tools\n- Experience working with various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium\n- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical guidance\n- Previous marine, defence, or heavy industrial experience is advantageous\n\nBenefits Include:\n\n- Competitive base salary of £34,640\n- Overtime and shift allowance\n- Pension scheme\n- Private healthcare options\n- Employee incentive programs\n- Retail and lifestyle discounts\n\nKinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.\nKinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile.\nKinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973\n\nS&T1