About the Role

This is a predominantly solo, self-managed role running our sheet metal cutting and folding workshop. You'll operate independently to program and run our CNC laser and CNC press brake, cut and fold components to support the wider trailer manufacturing factory, and build sheet metal items such as toolboxes, cages, and frames from start to finish. You'll take ownership of your own workflow — scheduling cutting and folding jobs to keep the factory supplied with the components it needs, when it needs them.

This role suits someone who's comfortable working autonomously, managing their own priorities, and taking full responsibility for the quality and flow of work coming out of their section.

Key Responsibilities
Program and operate CNC laser cutting and CNC press brake equipment
Cut and fold sheet metal components to support ongoing trailer production
Build sheet metal items including toolboxes, cages, and frames from drawings through to completion
Read, interpret, and where required draw up components using AutoCAD
Plan and schedule your own cutting and folding workflow to meet factory production needs
Load, unload,



and move materials and finished components using a forklift
Conduct quality checks on cut and folded components before handover
Maintain a protected, organised, and efficient workshop area
Liaise with production and engineering on job priorities, drawing queries, or scheduling conflicts

What You'll Bring

Essential
Trade qualification in Fabrication, Boilermaking, or Sheet Metal (or equivalent extensive experience)
Solid sheet metal fabrication experience, including folding and forming
Hands-on experience programming and operating a CNC laser cutter
Hands-on experience programming and operating a CNC press brake
AutoCAD experience
Current forklift licence
MIG and TIG welding experience
Ability to work autonomously, manage your own workflow, and self-schedule priorities
Robust attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
A safety-first mindset

Desirable
Experience in trailer, truck body, or heavy vehicle manufacturing
Experience with ironworkers, cold saws, or general workshop machinery

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