DATS Recruitment
Fabrication Engineer
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Fabrication Engineer / Senior Welder Fabricator
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Permanent Position
£42,000 - £48,000 per annum
About The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of scaffolding components, supplying high-quality fabricated products to customers across the construction and access sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Fabrication Engineer to join their close-knit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Welder Fabricator who combines strong hands-on fabrication expertise with technical drawing and CAD capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in both production and product development activities within a supportive, family-oriented working environment.
The Role
As a Fabrication Engineer, you will be responsible for manufacturing, modifying and improving a range of scaffolding and access-related components. Working closely with production and management teams, you will support the design, fabrication and continuous improvement of products while ensuring compliance with relevant British Standards.
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This role offers a varied workload, combining practical workshop activities with technical and project-based responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, weld and assemble scaffolding components and associated steelwork.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and fabrication instructions.
- Produce and amend technical drawings using CAD software.
- Develop manufacturing drawings for production purposes.
- Ensure all fabrication and welding activities comply with relevant British Standards and quality requirements.
- Carry out inspections and quality checks on completed products.
- Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
- Assist with material selection, procurement support and production planning.
- Lead small-scale engineering and fabrication projects when required.
- Provide technical guidance and support to workshop personnel.
- Maintain a safe working environment and comply with company HSE procedures.
Candidate Requirements
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Essential
- 5–10 years' experience within a fabrication, welding or manufacturing environment.
- Time-served Welder Fabricator or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Strong MIG welding experience (TIG and MMA advantageous).
- Experience working with structural steel, fabricated assemblies or construction-related products.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards relating to welding and fabrication.
- Strong problem-solving and technical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Welding qualifications to recognised BS/EN standards.
- Experience within scaffolding, access equipment, structural steelwork or construction products manufacturing.
- Project leadership or supervisory experience.
- Understanding of manufacturing process improvement techniques.
Please note: This is a UK permanent role, and candidates will require existing eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
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