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Sheet Metal Worker/Fabricator
Company
Jackson's Fabrication Limited
Location
Leeds
Via
via SimplyHired
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
