SHEET METAL WORKER/GENERAL METAL WORKER
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | NE32 3EG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AAP WELDING AND FABRICATION LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm (37 hours). Overtime is available and would be expected when required.
25 Days holiday.
Rate (£): Competitive Pay Available
We are recruiting Sheet Metal Workers to join our busy Fabrication Shop in Jarrow.
Experience
• Must be a time served and/or an NVQ level 3 City and Guilds Level 3 Fabrication and Welding qualification.
• Desirable: Hold a full clean driving license.
• You must have experience in MIG and TIG welding with a good understanding of technical drawings.
• Familiar with dimensional marking out, pattern & development.
• You will possess experience in a range of materials, ferrous and non-ferrous material.
Duties & the Candidate
• Assembly of various steel components
• You’ll perform a full range of sheet metal operations in line with our Standard Operating Procedures, whilst working to the approved quality standards.
• Ensure material traceability as adhered to.
• Quality Assurance of components and finished goods by inspection of own work and others.
• Operating a range of machinery including guillotines, press brake, mechanical saws, manual punches, power rollers, overhead cranes and a variety of power/hand tools.
• Cleaning down, finishing & polishing materials to a high standard.
• You must be able to select the correct materials and be skilled in cutting materials by burning, disc cutting or by machine.
• Minimise waste by using/disposing of raw materials and consumable items efficiently
• Perform work in accordance with the company’s health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively, ensuring the workplace is kept in clean, safe and in orderly manner.
• Be comfortable working on one off pieces and other small batch work.
• Understanding of and working to manufacturing tolerances.
• Completion of any other reasonable tasks or requests as required, in order to meet business and departmental needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and customer deadlines.
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the company and team members. The ability to work on your own, using your own initiative and demonstrate problem solving.
• Be highly motivated with a good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional but friendly manner and to act professionally and responsibly while representing the company.
25 Days holiday.
Rate (£): Competitive Pay Available
We are recruiting Sheet Metal Workers to join our busy Fabrication Shop in Jarrow.
Experience
• Must be a time served and/or an NVQ level 3 City and Guilds Level 3 Fabrication and Welding qualification.
• Desirable: Hold a full clean driving license.
• You must have experience in MIG and TIG welding with a good understanding of technical drawings.
• Familiar with dimensional marking out, pattern & development.
• You will possess experience in a range of materials, ferrous and non-ferrous material.
Duties & the Candidate
• Assembly of various steel components
• You’ll perform a full range of sheet metal operations in line with our Standard Operating Procedures, whilst working to the approved quality standards.
• Ensure material traceability as adhered to.
• Quality Assurance of components and finished goods by inspection of own work and others.
• Operating a range of machinery including guillotines, press brake, mechanical saws, manual punches, power rollers, overhead cranes and a variety of power/hand tools.
• Cleaning down, finishing & polishing materials to a high standard.
• You must be able to select the correct materials and be skilled in cutting materials by burning, disc cutting or by machine.
• Minimise waste by using/disposing of raw materials and consumable items efficiently
• Perform work in accordance with the company’s health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively, ensuring the workplace is kept in clean, safe and in orderly manner.
• Be comfortable working on one off pieces and other small batch work.
• Understanding of and working to manufacturing tolerances.
• Completion of any other reasonable tasks or requests as required, in order to meet business and departmental needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and customer deadlines.
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the company and team members. The ability to work on your own, using your own initiative and demonstrate problem solving.
• Be highly motivated with a good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional but friendly manner and to act professionally and responsibly while representing the company.