Lead Fabricator – Winkleigh, Devon
£23–£25 Per Hour + Overtime + Annual Bonus
The Opportunity
We're recruiting an experienced Stainless Steel Fabricator to join a successful and expanding specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Winkleigh, Devon.
The company designs, manufactures and installs complex stainless steel structures and equipment for major food manufacturing facilities across the region.
Business is good. Really good.
With a brand-new manufacturing facility under development, several significant contract wins and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they're looking for an experienced fabricator who can take the lead in the workshop while remaining firmly hands-on.
This is an opportunity to join a growing business, earn excellent money and play an important part in shaping its next chapter.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of fabrication activities, working alongside apprentices, experienced operatives and subcontractors.
You'll be the person setting the standard in the workshop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the high-quality finish expected by the company's clients.
Importantly, this is a hands-on role. You'll spend plenty of time fabricating and welding, not sitting behind a desk.
Your responsibilities will include:
Producing high-quality stainless steel fabrications using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Reading and interpreting technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
Cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing complex stainless steel components.
Coordinating workshop activities and allocating work across the team.
Supporting and mentoring apprentices and less experienced fabricators.
Planning labour requirements and monitoring progress against project programmes.
Working closely with designers, project managers and the Managing Director.
Ensuring completed fabrications meet the required quality standards.
Identifying and resolving fabrication issues as they arise.
Maintaining a safe, organised and productive workshop environment. You'll have the freedom to take ownership of your work, contribute ideas and help develop the workshop as the business continues to grow.
About You
We're looking for someone who knows their way around a fabrication workshop, takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team that produces something properly.
You'll ideally bring:
Solid experience in stainless steel fabrication.
Strong MIG and TIG welding capabilities.
The ability to confidently interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
Experience manufacturing complex or bespoke fabricated components.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
The confidence to organise work and support other members of the team.
A practical, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges.
A good understanding of workshop health and safety. Previous experience supervising others would be useful, but we're equally interested in experienced fabricators who are ready to take that next step.
Experience working with equipment for food production, hygienic manufacturing or other regulated environments would be advantageous.
IPAF, Forklift or Telehandler tickets would also be useful, although none are essential.
What's on Offer? There's plenty to like about this opportunity, particularly if you're looking for stability, good earning potential and the chance to make your mark within a growing business.
The package includes:
£23–£25 per hour, depending on experience.
Regular overtime opportunities, including weekdays and weekends.
Annual bonus worth up to one month's pay.
Company pension scheme.
22 days annual leave.
Long-term job security with an excellent pipeline of secured projects.
A new manufacturing facility currently under development.
The opportunity to take a leading role within an expanding operation. You'll be joining a business where quality workmanship matters, good people are valued and there's genuine ambition for the future.
Interested? If you're an experienced stainless steel fabricator looking for better earning potential, more responsibility and a business that's going places, we'd like to hear from you.
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