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Sheet Metal Worker/Fabricator
Company
Jackson's Fabrication Limited
Location
Leeds
Via
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Job Description
A fantastic opportunity to join our growing Fabrication company for a Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator. The ideal candidate will have a number of years post apprenticeship experience and be competent manufacturing from engineering drawings.
• Person Specification*
• 3-4 Years + Post Apprenticeship experience as a Sheet Metal Worker.
• Strong technical background with the ability to work on own initiative.
• TIG & MIG welding skills.
• Reliable and accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of experience with fabricating from engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, reliable and adaptable.
• Excellent housekeeping skills in line with Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience using press brakes, guillotines, rollers and punches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Key Responsibilities*
• Fabrication and development of Hydrotherapy Pools, Cremation & General Fabrications.
• TIG Welding using a range of materials including Stainless Steel, Aluminium & Mild Steel. (Aluminium is not a must have)
• Operation of fabrication equipment including press brakes, guillotines, Rollers and punches.
• Able to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Inspection and sign off off your work to adhere to ISO9001.
• Adherence to all Health & Safety guidelines at all times.
• Make sure your work space is always clean & tidy.
• Working hours*
Monday to Thursday - 06:30am - 16:30pm (38 hours)
Friday - Not a working day unless overtime is allocated
Holiday Entitlement - 152 hours plus statutory holidays (Good Friday Not Included)
• Breaks*
Morning - 9:20am till 9:30am
Dinner - 12:00pm till 12:30pm
Evening - 14:50pm till 15:00pm
• Overtime available when allocated (Time & half)
• Paid birthday day off
• Paid travel to work
• Time keeping bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,592.00 per year
Benefits:
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Education:
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
• Person Specification*
• 3-4 Years + Post Apprenticeship experience as a Sheet Metal Worker.
• Strong technical background with the ability to work on own initiative.
• TIG & MIG welding skills.
• Reliable and accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of experience with fabricating from engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, reliable and adaptable.
• Excellent housekeeping skills in line with Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience using press brakes, guillotines, rollers and punches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Key Responsibilities*
• Fabrication and development of Hydrotherapy Pools, Cremation & General Fabrications.
• TIG Welding using a range of materials including Stainless Steel, Aluminium & Mild Steel. (Aluminium is not a must have)
• Operation of fabrication equipment including press brakes, guillotines, Rollers and punches.
• Able to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Inspection and sign off off your work to adhere to ISO9001.
• Adherence to all Health & Safety guidelines at all times.
• Make sure your work space is always clean & tidy.
• Working hours*
Monday to Thursday - 06:30am - 16:30pm (38 hours)
Friday - Not a working day unless overtime is allocated
Holiday Entitlement - 152 hours plus statutory holidays (Good Friday Not Included)
• Breaks*
Morning - 9:20am till 9:30am
Dinner - 12:00pm till 12:30pm
Evening - 14:50pm till 15:00pm
• Overtime available when allocated (Time & half)
• Paid birthday day off
• Paid travel to work
• Time keeping bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,592.00 per year
Benefits:
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Education:
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for plumbers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from April 2026. Plumbers working overtime must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for hours above 40 per week. Employers must pay this rate regardless of experience level.
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What are the standard working hours and annual leave for plumbers in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers typically work 40 hours per week with a maximum of 48 hours including overtime under the Working Time Regulations. Full-time employees receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays as of 2026. Employers must provide rest breaks of 20 minutes after 6 hours of work.
