Aluminium Fabricator

Pressford Shutters & Shopfronts Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Mon-Thu 8am-5pm

Independent ownership of fabrication

Support from an experienced yard team

Long-term employment

Job summary

Pressford Shutters & Shopfronts Ltd in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Aluminium Fabricator to lead the aluminium fabrication side of the workshop, manufacturing shopfronts, doors and windows from start to finish.

You will work independently, reading technical drawings, cutting, machining, and assembling components, with safety and quality at the fore. The role offers a structured week Mon-Thu 8am-5pm with an early finish on Fridays and long-term employment in a friendly, established company.

Qualifications

• Experienced aluminium fabricator with shopfronts/doors/windows exposure.
• Capable of reading fabrication drawings and working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture aluminium products including shopfronts, doors and windows from start to finish.
• Cutting, machining, fabrication and assembly, following drawings and specs.
• Organise workload to meet production deadlines and maintain a safe workshop.

Skills

Aluminium fabrication

Shopfronts/doors/windows

Reading drawings

Independent work

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Established in 1988, our company is involved in the supply, manufacturing, and installation of a wide range of security and architectural products. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that enhance safety and aesthetics for our clients across various sectors.

Pressford Shutters & Shopfronts Ltd is looking for an experienced Aluminium Fabricator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident working independently and wants to take responsibility for the manufacture of aluminium shopfronts, doors and windows from start to finish.

The successful candidate will be responsible for running the aluminium fabrication side of the workshop, with support available from other members of staff within the yard.

Wage - £29,000 to £40,000 (based on experience)

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day manufacture of aluminium products, including:

• Aluminium shopfronts
• Commercial aluminium frames and associated products
• Cutting, machining, fabrication and assembly
• Working from technical drawings and job specifications
• Measuring and checking components throughout the manufacturing process
• Ensuring finished products are manufactured accurately and to a high standard
• Organising your workload to meet production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the manufacturing process and manage jobs through the workshop.

Workshop Machinery

Our workshop is equipped with modern aluminium fabrication machinery, including:

• Pertici double-headed saw
• Elumatec end miller

Experience operating CNC machinery and aluminium fabrication equipment would be highly advantageous however full training can be provided

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced aluminium fabricator who:

• Has previous experience in aluminium fabrication
• Ideally has experience manufacturing shopfronts, doors and windows
• Is confident reading and working from fabrication drawings
• Can work independently and manage their own workload
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality work
• Can work accurately to measurements and specifications
• Is reliable, organised and hardworking
• Has a good understanding of workshop health and safety
• Is willing to take responsibility for the quality and completion of their work

Experience with commercial aluminium systems and shopfront fabrication is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monday–Thursday working hours - 8am to 5pm
• Early finish at 2:00pm every Friday
• A varied workload covering shopfronts, doors and windows
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of the fabrication department
• Support from an experienced yard team
• Friendly and established working environment
• Long-term employment with an established company

About the Position

This role would suit an experienced aluminium fabricator who is capable of working on their own initiative and taking responsibility for the complete manufacturing process.

You will have your own responsibility within the workshop, while still being part of a wider team with support available from other staff in the yard.

If you are an experienced aluminium fabricator looking for a position where you can work independently, take ownership of your work and be part of an established company, we would like to hear from you.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lisburn BT27 6TA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)