Sheetmetal Worker/Fabricator

Burton upon Trent
11 months ago
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SHEETMETAL WORKER/ FABRICATOR
Due to ongoing and consistent growth, this thriving, market-leading business is looking for Fabricators to join its well-established Staffordshire based team. Harnessing over 100 years’ of experience in high-end manufacturing, this role offers the opportunity to work within the industry’s most buoyant sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics.
Working a Monday to Friday 37.5 hour week, you will attract a competitive starting rate of between £15.70 - £18.47ph dependent on experience + enhanced overtime rates + site work incentives + 25 holidays + contributory pension (4-8%) + outstanding sick pay benefits + enhanced benefits package, this is an outstanding opportunity to build/further a career in hygienic plant & process.
The Company
With over a century of hygienic manufacturing expertise supplying the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, this company have positioned itself at the very forefront of their industry. This company are currently delivering multi-million pound projects worldwide, with substantial further growth expected within the next 2 years.
The Role
Working within a multi-skilled team, the Fabricator will provide best in class fabrications across the business portfolio to assist in delivering full lifecycle turnkey projects both in the UK and worldwide.
Core duties:

  • Ability to develop and mark out materials for the fabrication of vessels, platforms and pipework in stainless steel for the hygienic industries served
  • Experience in welding using TIG process (MMA & MAG beneficial)
  • Responsible for the completion of any project given from start to its conclusion
  • Assist where required on the training and development of apprentices
  • Work with colleagues to successfully complete projects
  • Assist in site installations when requested
    Skills
  • Experience working with Sheetmetal and plate
  • Experience of welding
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings
  • Able to operate a range of fabrication associated machinery
  • C&G in Sheetmetal and plating or BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding (Or equivalent) as a minimum
    The Person
    The successful candidate will undoubtedly be a highly driven Fabricator with a background in sheet metal fabrication.
    You will be results driven with a confident and dynamic personality. Self-motivated you will pro-actively support existing and future teams. A strong focus on quality is essential.
    Ideal industry backgrounds would be:
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Beverage
  • Dairy
  • Cosmetics/Healthcare
  • Chemical
  • Aerospace
    You will also be willing to travel within the UK and possibly overseas (expenses paid)
    In return, you will receive:
  • Salary of £15.70 £17ph depending on experience
  • Enhanced overtime
  • 25 holidays
  • Contributory pension (48%)
  • Outstanding sick pay benefits
  • Outstanding employee benefits package (Discounts/Car scheme/Cycle to work scheme/Life assurance)
  • Exposure to major turnkey projects in world class manufacturing environments from day one
    This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, stable business and take ownership of this busy role.
    If you wish to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please use the ‘apply now’ button or contact Jo Bailey or Jo Eley on (phone number removed) for further details.
    BE Engineering Ltd is a relationship-driven recruiting partnership offering a confidential and personalised career service throughout the UK. We are interested to hear from high-calibre professionals across all areas of engineering and manufacturing who are looking for their next progression. Our highly motivated and quality-driven consultancy will work to connect you with the very best opportunities in the market. Contact us now on (phone number removed)

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