Plastic Fabricator

What Are We Looking For?

As part of RSE’s Chemical Dosing Business, Chem Resist has an exciting opportunity for a Plastic Fabricator to join our experienced team in Dewsbury. The role involves fabrication of our bespoke large-scale plastic tanks and storage vessels, extending to pipework and other bespoke fabrications. You will be working with a market leader aiding in the manufacturing of innovative industry solutions.

Some of Your Key Duties:

• Fabricate components from customer samples and/or engineers drawings to customer specifications and maintain/repair existing pipework systems.
• Work with components such as PVC, PP, PVDF and ABS pipework.
• Lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems.
• Inspect materials and parts to ensure high standards maintained.
• Safe use of hand tools, machinery and other equipment.
• Opportunities to work both within our local fabrication workshop and remotely as part of our site installation team.
• Assist other disciplines when required.

This is a clean welding environment, as the welding uses a hot air extrusion technique.

We work with a number of industries including Energy, Chemicals, Food & Utilities. The vessels are manufactured at our Site in Dewsbury using a Thermoplastic Extrusion Welding technique and we will teach you how to weld in plastic, at our dedicated, onsite training school.

You will work with an established team who deliver solutions to market with a fantastic reputation, so your attention to quality and detail will be paramount throughout your work.

What Do You Need?

• Min Grade C or above in Maths & English.
• You will have demonstrable fabrication experience, in sheet metal fabrications or similar.
• You will have experience in reading detailed engineering drawings.
• Due to the large scale fabrications, the role is physically demanding and as such you will have a good level of physical fitness.
• You must be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to Health and Safety & general workshop H&S practices.
• Working at height and confined space is normal practice.
• You must have the ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• A high level of attention to detail is key.
• You must be quality driven with a proven ability to work to strict quality standards.
• NVQ OR City and Guilds Qualified in a relevant trade – advantageous.

Chem Resist - Who Are We?

With over 60 years of experience in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist plastic fabrication, Chem Resist is one of the most innovative and experienced delivery partners in the market. Our coverage includes both UK and global markets, with a unique pedigree in thermoplastics. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

We continually focus on our commitments to customers, product innovation and providing the highest levels of customer service and safety. Our extensive product portfolio includes thermoplastic process plant, a broad range of premium-branded pumps & ancillaries and complete pipe-work installations, upgrades and repairs. As part of the wider RSE Group, Chem Resist are well placed to service client needs across industries and take a customer-centric approach to all our works.

RSE – Who Are We?

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 1600 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What We Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that WES is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

• Industry leading rate with overtime available.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance
• Online retail discount platform
• Cycle to work scheme

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future, please apply now