Sheet metal workers Pay Data UK — 2024

Sheet metal workers roles in the UK earn a median of £31,168 per year, equivalent to £14.77 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 16.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,620 to £48,025 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Sheet metal workers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Sheet metal workers

Sheet metal workers mark out, cut, shape and join sheet metal using hand or machine tools to make and repair sheet metal products and components (excluding vehicle bodywork).

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements
• uses template, measuring instruments and tools to mark out layout lines and reference points
• uses hand or machine tools to bend, roll, fold, press or beat cut sheet metal
• assembles prepared parts and joins them by bolting, welding or soldering
• finishes product by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing
• repairs damaged metal parts such as copper sheets and tubes by beating, riveting, soldering, welding and fitting replacement parts
• checks final product to ensure conformity with specifications

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training and relevant NVQs at level 2 and 3 are available.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.