Fabricator/Fitter Vacancy

The Role: This role involves working as a Fabricator Fitter in a cutting-edge facility, manufacturing equipment for the defence sector under a long-term MOD contract. Responsibilities include using jigs and fixtures to produce components in line with engineering drawings and work instructions.

Key duties:

• Following Health and Safety policies, identifying hazards, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Tack welding with MIG/MAG processes on armour plates.
• Reporting equipment faults and unusual occurrences.
• Ensuring all fabricated components meet specifications through visual and non-destructive inspections.
• Using hand tools and measurement instruments as required.
• Regularly completing European welder qualification tests.
• Accurately logging work hours in the SAP MRP system.

Candidate Requirements:

• A recognised apprenticeship in welding or a relevant field, along with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Welding qualifications to ISO 9606 (parts 1 and/or 2) are essential; ISO 14732 is advantageous.
• Prior experience in practical welding and fitting in a heavy manufacturing environment is required.

Benefits:

• 17 - 20 per hour (DOE)
• Pension (4% employee, 7% employer contributions)
• Flexible working and half-day Fridays
• Life assurance and company sick pay schemes
• Free parking with EV charging points

By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email.