Sheet Metal Worker
About this role
Job Advertisement: Sheet Metal Worker
Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: BAE Systems Naval Ships
Location: Glasgow (Govan and Scotstoun, On-site – Applicants must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow)
Position Type: Permanent Experienced Professional Contract
Salary: £40,016 per annum (Plus 33% shift allowance where applicable)
Shift Patterns: Available across Days (Mon–Thu, 07:00–16:30), Nights (Mon–Thu, 20:30–06:00), and Weekends (Fri–Sun, 07:00–19:30)
Application Closing Date: 2nd October 2026 (Note: Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with BAE Systems—a global leader in defence, aerospace, and security—to source a skilled and qualified Sheet Metal Worker for a permanent career opportunity in Glasgow.
As part of a dedicated team delivering upgrades, refurbishments, and new installations across secure BAE Systems sites, you will play a hands-on role in manufacturing high-quality HVAC systems, ventilation, and internal fittings for world-class naval vessels. This permanent position offers an extraordinary platform to showcase your craftsmanship within a major industrial and marine environment.
Role Overview
Working on-site across Govan and Scotstoun, you will interpret engineering drawings to measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials using various hand and power tools. You will produce accurate, well-finished work while applying practical problem-solving skills to ensure correct fits and safe installations.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Component Manufacturing: Manufacture and install high-quality sheet metal components, including specialized ventilation systems and internal fittings/furniture.
Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings to accurately measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials using hand and power tools.
Precision & Quality: Produce accurate, well-finished work with high attention to detail, meeting rigorous standards and quality expectations.
Problem Solving: Apply practical problem-solving skills to resolve issues during manufacturing and installation, ensuring correct fit and safe completion.
Collaborative Safety: Work collaboratively within a skilled team of 6–12 to maintain a safe environment adhering strictly to SHE and COSHH requirements.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Apprenticeship / Certification: Hold a recognised Modern Apprenticeship, Trade Papers, or SVQ/NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). (Note: Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application).
Industry Experience: Proven practical experience from construction, manufacturing, marine, or other engineering environments.
Safety Awareness: Solid understanding of SHE, COSHH requirements, and safe working practices.
Working Arrangement: Full on-site presence in Glasgow (Govan/Scotstoun), with the ability to attend an in-person recruitment day.
Security Clearance: All applicants must achieve, as a minimum, the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Note: Due to security and export control restrictions, candidates must meet national identity, birthplace, and residency criteria (typically requiring continuous UK residency of 5 to 10 years for higher-level national security vetting).
Why Join BAE Systems?
Meaningful Impact: Build a career with purpose, contributing to advanced technology-led solutions that protect what matters most and shape a safer future.
Professional Growth: Access first-class training, coaching, and career development programs designed to support your potential.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary of £40,016 (plus up to 33% shift allowance), alongside flexible benefits tailored to support your financial and personal wellbeing.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an environment that champions diversity, sustainable working practices, and a strong sense of shared purpose within a global workforce of over 110,000 colleagues.