Sheet Metal Fabricator Assembler

Holt Engineering · Ferndown, South West

Sheet Metal Fabricator Assembler at Holt Engineering, based in Ferndown, South West, paying £14.00 - £16.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Location
Ferndown, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
20 Aug 2026
Sector
Assembly

37% below the typical rate for assembly

Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/sheet-metal-fabricator-assembler/

About the role

Fabricator Assembler
Ferndown, Dorset
Fabricator Assembler salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Fabricator Assembler Overview:
  • Split role covering sheet metal fabrication and mechanical assembly
  • Produce components, then build complete units from drawings and instructions
  • Use hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery to high standards
  • Carry out drilling, riveting, fitting and general fabrication work
  • Join a growing manufacturer with stable long-term work and variety day to day
This Fabricator Assembler role is with a Dorset-based manufacturer producing bespoke and standard equipment for commercial and industrial applications. The Fabricator Assembler will be involved in both component manufacture and final assembly, giving you visibility from sheet metal parts through to completed products. This is a practical, varied Fabricator Assembler position for someone who enjoys fabrication, mechanical assembly and working from engineering drawings in a hands-on production environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Fabricator Assembler
  • Cut, drill and prepare sheet metal components for manufacture
  • Fold, form and modify sheet metal parts where required
  • Assemble completed products using engineering drawings and build instructions
  • Carry out fitting, drilling, riveting and general mechanical assembly work
  • Use hand and power tools to complete assemblies accurately
  • Carry out basic quality checks against drawings and job requirements
  • Work closely with colleagues across fabrication and assembly
  • Maintain a safe, tidy and organised work area
What they’re looking for – Fabricator Assembler
  • Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly or a similar manufacturing role
  • Able to read and work from engineering drawings
  • Confident using hand tools, power tools and general workshop equipment
  • Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
  • Able to work independently while contributing well within a production team
Desirable – Fabricator Assembler
  • Experience operating guillotines, press brakes, punches or similar sheet metal machinery
  • Background in HVAC, ventilation, electrical enclosures, commercial equipment or fabricated assemblies
  • Experience assembling electro-mechanical products or larger fabricated units
  • Forklift or overhead crane experience
What’s on offer – Fabricator Assembler
Fabricator Assembler salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour

A varied Fabricator Assembler role with a genuine mix of sheet metal work and mechanical assembly.
The chance to work on complete products rather than being limited to one part of the manufacturing process.
Stable long-term work within a supportive production team, with scope to develop further skills.

How to apply for the Fabricator Assembler position

If you’re interested in this Fabricator Assembler role, get in touch to talk it through.
Call or message Rio at Holt Engineering on [phone removed].

Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/sheet-metal-fabricator-assembler/ · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering

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