Fabrication Assistant

Genuit Group; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit Group product

Job summary

Genuit Group is hiring Fabrication Operators to safely run fabrication machines and sustain high-quality production. The role reports to the Fabrication Senior Team Leader and requires focus on meeting production targets in a Monday-to-Friday schedule, 08:00–16:30.

You will work under safe systems, wear PPE as needed, and collaborate with engineers and team leaders to prioritise work. The position emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and commitment to company values.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and working to safety standards.
• Attention to detail with ability to hit KPIs and performance targets.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Proven problem-solving with root-cause analysis.
• Adaptable thinker capable of handling change and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment safely and maintain production quality.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work and use PPE as required.
• Only operate equipment you are trained to use and record data.
• Escalate issues to Engineers and Senior Team Leaders via the job card system.
• Maintain housekeeping and contribute to a no-harm culture.
• Communicate with colleagues to prioritise workload and meet targets.
• Adhere to company guiding principles and values.
• Suggest improvements to your supervisor for your area.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Attention to detail

KPIs / performance measures

Deadline driven

Process driven

Root cause analysis

Flexible thinking

Job description

Closing Date For Application

Saturday 12/09/2026

About Us

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions. People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Fabrication Senior Team Leader, the Fabrication Operators will be a motivated self-starter whilst working as part of a team. They will be responsible for the safe running of Fabrication machines and ensure production is maintained at the highest quality and that production targets are maintained to the highest level. Safety will be your number one priority – actively contributing to a no harm culture through leading by example, delivering high standards of cleanliness and reliability around the production machines.

This is a full time position, working Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) provided by the management.
• At all times have available in the work area and use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the tasks you are carrying out.
• Only operate equipment which you have been trained to operate.
• Record information and data to ensure machine efficiency.
• Communicate with the Engineers and Senior Team Leaders to ensure problems are escalated and reported using the job card system to prioritise workload.
• At all times keep in mind the Company’s Guiding Principles and Values.
• Inform your supervisor of any suggestions that you have to improve things in your area.
• Work to build and maintain strong working relationships with your internal customers.

Skills And Experience

• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Previous experience of using and achieving KPIs / performance measures
• Working to tight deadlines and prioritising workload Able to accurately complete paperwork
• Must be process and solution driven
• Must consider all sides/options uncovering root cause
• To be flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right

Benefits

• Entitled to 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free on-site parking
• Various health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.