Fabricator

Fabricator | East Wellow, near Romsey | £35,620 a year | Permanent 

We’re looking for experienced Fabricators to join an established, growing engineering company near Romsey. They make bespoke plastic pipework, tanks and vessels used across a range of sectors, and every product is built to drawing. It’s a stable, forward-thinking company with proper training, support and the chance to progress. This is a permanent role, employed directly by the company from day one. 

This role suits someone who is confident with tools and with reading technical drawings. You might have worked as a carpenter, a boat builder or a coach builder. Previous experience with plastics isn’t essential, because the company will train you in its bespoke welding and jointing techniques. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Working from engineering drawings to build pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels. 
• Measuring, marking out and making templates and jigs. 
• Cutting, shaping and assembling using a wide range of hand and power tools. 
• Plastic welding and jointing, plus testing and inspecting welds. 

What we’re looking for 

• Experience in a skilled, hands-on trade, for example carpentry, boat building, or aerospace or automotive manufacturing, including parts and components. 
• A strong background in a hands-on trade, working to drawings and fine tolerances. 
• Competent with hand and power tools. 
• Works in a smart, logical way, and familiar with lean manufacturing or keen to learn. 
• A settled work history. 
• Committed to a long-term, permanent role and building a stable career. 
• Your own transport. 

Hours and pay 

• Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm, Friday 7am to 1pm (44 hours a week). 
• £15.00 per hour, approx. £35,620 a year including the built-in overtime. 
• Overtime at time and a third (£20.00 per hour) after 39 hours. 

Benefits 

• Structured training, support and room to progress. 
• Company bonus, paid twice a year 
• 25 days holiday 
• Christmas shutdown 
• Company pension 
• Regular company events and days out including pizza lunches 
• Team building activities