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Metal Worker

Salary
From £44,478 per year
Location
Benfleet
Type
Full Time
Category
IT & Technology

Job Description

Posted 5 Oct 2026

Join Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited as a Metal Worker on nights, supporting precision aerospace manufacturing in Essex. Based in Benfleet with work in the Basildon area, this is a stable full-time opportunity with strong earning potential from £44,478 p/a and structured training.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out semi-skilled sheet metal fabrication tasks to required aerospace standards
- Read and follow job cards, drawings and basic work instructions accurately
- Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely to form, trim and finish components
- Check parts for quality, reporting defects and supporting continuous improvement
- Work effectively within a night shift production team to hit output targets

What You'll Need
- Experience in sheet metal work or metal fabrication is desirable; training available for strong candidates
- Good IT skills and confidence using systems to record work and follow instructions
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a safety-first mindset
- Ability to work nights: Mon–Thu 19:30–04:30, Fri 14:30–19:30

Why Apply
Enjoy a competitive hourly rate plus 33% shift allowance, company pension scheme and 25 days’ holiday, with full training and long-term progression in a respected Essex aerospace employer.

Contact Information

Company

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited

Address

North Benfleet, Wickford

Application URL

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Category
IT & Technology
Location
Benfleet

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