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Lead Fabricator

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Winkleigh

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The Company 

We are working to find a Lead Fabricator with a highly successful and growing construction and manufacturing specialist based in Winkleigh, Devon. The business designs, fabricates and installs complex stainless steel structures and components for large-scale food manufacturing plants across the region.
 With a brand-new manufacturing hub under development and a strong pipeline of secured work and recent contract wins, the business is now expanding its fabrication team and looking to appoint an experienced Lead Fabricator.
 This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong values, high standards and long-term job security.

 The Role 

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Lead Fabricator will take on a hands-on leadership role within the workshop, combining high-quality fabrication work with the supervision and coordination of others.
 
You’ll play a key role in delivering complex stainless steel products to exacting standards, while supporting apprentices, operatives and subcontract labour as required.

 Key Responsibilities  
Interpreting blueprints, technical drawings and work orders 
Cutting, shaping and forming stainless steel using shears, lasers, presses and other machinery 
Assembling steel components through MIG and TIG welding, bolting and fabrication methods 
Inspecting and measuring materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, safety and design specifications 
Planning, coordinating and supervising the work of apprentices, engineering labourers, operatives and subcontractors 
Allocating time and resources to projects to support accurate cost reporting 
Repairing or replacing defective components where required 
Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe workshop environment 
Working closely with designers, project managers and colleagues to meet programme deadlines 
Leading by example and upholding company values, standards and behaviours at all times  About You 

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Lead Fabricator with a strong background in manufacturing and stainless steel fabrication, ideally within food production or similar regulated environments.

 You will bring:
  
Proven experience as a fabricator within a manufacturing environment 
Strong MIG and TIG welding capability (essential) 
Experience working with stainless steel (essential) 
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings confidently 
A hands-on, positive and professional attitude 
Pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail 
A commitment to safe working practices 
Food production or hygienic manufacturing experience (desirable)  Desirable Certifications  
IPAF 
Forklift licence 
Telehandler licence  Hours & Package  
£25 per hour 
Weekday and weekend overtime available 
Pension scheme 
Annual bonus of up to one month’s pay 
22 days annual leave 
Long-term, secure workload within a growing business  Sounds interesting? 

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