Sheet Metal Worker

Liskeard, Cornwall

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Sheet Metal Worker located in Liskeard for our client, a specialist in Rotary Aviation Services.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the strong professional workshop team, committed to continual improvement meeting/exceeding tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The team are responsible for delivering our multi-type fleet of Helicopters to the flight line to help customers achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Sheet Metal Worker are:

  • Perform aircraft skin and structure inspections, in accordance with approved applicable data (including composite repairs)
  • Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance to our 109, 169, 139 Helicopter fleet
  • Assist with aircraft teardown and rebuild during base maintenance projects
  • Accurate documentation of maintenance carried out within the scope of their approval
  • Use of appropriate machine tools e.g. Guillotine, Bending machines, Saws, Rollers and Hand Tools
  • Use of appropriate measuring tools e.g. Vernier's, Micrometer's, etc.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under their control
  • Must observe employee responsibilities to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policy within their area

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Experience of Rotary wing aircraft, although other types and relative industry experience will be considered
  • Experienced at carrying out Sheet metal work repairs to exacting Aviation standards, preferably in the rotary wing environment
  • Experience of working with and ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair schemes and structural repair manuals
  • Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative, within a dynamic Part 145 Base maintenance environment
  • An awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements
  • Knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and environment.
  • Good Communications skills, both verbal and written
  • The ability to work well within a high performing team

All applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK.