Fabrication Engineer

Fabrication Engineer / Senior Welder Fabricator

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.

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

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.