Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fabricator– Permanent
£13.50 - £14.00 Depending on experience - Overtime available
Monday to Thursday 0715 – 1615
Friday 0715 - 1415
Introduction of the company:
Stirland Associates are recruiting on behalf of a one of the UK's leading steel fabricators and they are looking to expand their teams of Fabricators and Welders. We are looking for highly-motivated and skilled individuals with advanced knowledge of working on Medium to Heavy Gauge Industrial Structural Steel projects, including gantries, bridges and bespoke fabrications.
Due to working to exacting specifications, you will need to be proficient with fabrication tools and hold experience in working on complex projects within a heavy engineering environment,
Purpose of the role:
As a Fabricator, you are responsible for assisting in the fabrication and assembly of steel structures such as products for steel frame structures, bridges, tanks, silos, stairs, walkways etc. in line with customer / client requirements. Follow job order, verbal instructions, and fabrication drawings. Undertake work safely and efficiently meeting company H&S and quality expectations.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Develop layout and plan sequence of operations
- Apply knowledge of trigonometry and allow for thickness and welding and distortion shrinkage
- Locate and mark positions for fitting components onto main workpiece
- Carry out pre-checks and set up to operate the safe use of machine tools associated with fabrication such as drills, abrasive wheels and flame cutting equipment
- Construct templates and jig fixtures
- Verify conformance of workpiece to tolerance specifications using square, ruler and measuring tape
- Mark item for further processes such as welding and/or protective treatment
- Sign-off fabrication drawing on completion of assembly
- Follow management instructions and safe working practices
- Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy
- Maintain work equipment, identify any faults with work equipment or materials and inform supervisors
- Operate all necessary safety equipment and ensure correct PPE is always used
- Operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for fabrication
Company Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays
- Opportunity to grow and develop within a team
- Overtime Available
Relevant experience:
- Fabricator experience
- Understand, read and interpret technical drawings
Skills and Attributes:
- A conscientious and enthusiastic attitude
- Flexible and self-motivated in their approach to work
- Good timekeeping and attendance.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive approach to resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
For more information click apply and one of the team will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Loughborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fabricator roles across Stirland Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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