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Workshop Fabricator
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CA12, Keswick, Cumbria
Expire in: 15 hours
Job Description
Climbing Wall Technician (Workshop Fabricator) – Fibreglass and Panel Fabrication
Location: Kong Climbing Ltd, Threlkeld Quarry, Keswick, CA12 4TT
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm; Friday, 8am–3pm
Salary: Dependent on experience
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you an experienced and practical person who enjoys making things, solving problems and producing high-quality work?
Kong Climbing Ltd is looking for a Climbing Wall Technician to join our panel fabrication workshop in Threlkeld.
The role
This role would suit someone with solid experience in a hands-on trade, construction, joinery, set building, scenic carpentry, workshop manufacturing or a similar practical environment.
You should be able to settle into the role quickly, work confidently with minimal supervision on routine production tasks and use your own judgement when required. You will also bring a practical approach and a creative eye to producing and finishing bespoke climbing wall panels.
You will spend most of your time producing textured plywood and fibreglass climbing wall panels ready for shipment and installation at customer sites. The work includes fibreglass and resin application, texturing, painting, finishing and preparing completed panels for delivery.
Previous fibreglass, resin or composite fabrication experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, you should already be comfortable and capable in a practical workshop setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Producing textured plywood and fibreglass climbing wall panels
* Working safely and accurately with fibreglass, resin and related materials
* Applying texture and paint finishes to completed panels
* Building, assembling and finishing plywood climbing volumes
* Reading and working from technical drawings and specifications
* Using saws, drills, grinders, sanders and other workshop equipment
* Checking completed products for quality, finish and accuracy
* Preparing, protecting and packing panels for shipment
* Maintaining a tidy, safe and efficient workshop
* Occasionally supporting installation work at customer sites
About our company
Kong Climbing Ltd has manufactured and installed climbing walls and structures since 2001.
Based in the Lake District, the company combines skilled fabrication, creative design and practical climbing knowledge to produce distinctive climbing facilities used throughout the UK.
You will join a friendly and experienced team in a relaxed workshop environment, working on projects that are both technically interesting and visually impressive.
The Benefits
* Varied and rewarding project work
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Employee and store discounts
* EV salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Casual dress
* Opportunities to develop additional fabrication skills
The person
* At least two years’ hands-on experience in a workshop, construction, joinery, set building, scenic carpentry, manufacturing or similar practical environment
* Confidence using hand tools and power tools
* The ability to work from technical drawings and specifications
* The ability to work independently and make sound practical judgements
* Strong attention to detail
* A creative approach to problem-solving and finishing
* A valid UK driving licence
Apply today to join Kong Climbing and use your fabrication skills to create climbing walls enjoyed across the countryBefore You Apply
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