Fabricator

JDR Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave after probation

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500)

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on-site canteen

Cycle to Work

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join the Engineering team in a fast-paced food production environment. The role covers fabrication, welding, maintenance support and continuous improvement projects, with a 44-hour week and overtime at time-and-a-half.

Responsibilities include metal fabrication, repairs, and supporting production needs while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Opportunity to contribute to cost-efficient operations and quality outputs within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience of welding, cutting, grinding, forming and shaping.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work safely, effectively and confidently under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues at every level.
• A positive, professional and collaborative approach, with the initiative to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to good practice, quality products and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with our values: Passion for Food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork.
• FMCG experience is desirable.
• Coded welding qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication, welding, repair and maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Complete metal cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, forming and bending activities.
• Manufacture and modify components to support production and engineering requirements.
• Complete requested repairs and improvement projects, reporting progress to the assigned supervisory engineer.
• Support the Engineering department in meeting budget targets by using materials and replacement parts efficiently.
• Follow the correct accounting and authorisation process when ordering replacement parts.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping in the factory, fabrication workshop and associated work areas.
• Ensure hot-work permits and risk assessments are in place before work begins and closed when work is complete.
• Keep steel stores and consumables stocked and replenished.
• Assist with planned preventive maintenance when assigned; role-specific training will be provided.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requirements as part of the wider Engineering team.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Welding

Cutting

Grinding

Forming

Shaping

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

FMCG experience desirable

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Welding qualifications desirable

Job description

JDR are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Fabricator to join the Engineering team at our client in the food production industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator who enjoys a varied, hands-on role covering fabrication, welding, maintenance support and continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This will be Monday to Tuesday 6am to 330pm ( 44 hour week) Time and a half overtime.

What you'll do

• Carry out fabrication, welding, repair and maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Complete metal cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, forming and bending activities.
• Manufacture and modify components to support production and engineering requirements.
• Complete requested repairs and improvement projects, reporting progress to the assigned supervisory engineer.
• Support the Engineering department in meeting budget targets by using materials and replacement parts efficiently.
• Follow the correct accounting and authorisation process when ordering replacement parts.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping in the factory, fabrication workshop and associated work areas.
• Ensure hot-work permits and risk assessments are in place before work begins and closed when work is complete.
• Keep steel stores and consumables stocked and replenished.
• Assist with planned preventive maintenance when assigned; role-specific training will be provided.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requirements as part of the wider Engineering team.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

What you'll bring

• A time-served apprenticeship and relevant workshop qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience of welding, cutting, grinding, forming and shaping.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work safely, effectively and confidently under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues at every level.
• A positive, professional and collaborative approach, with the initiative to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to good practice, quality products and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with our values: Passion for Food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork.
• FMCG experience is desirable.
• Coded welding qualifications are desirable.

What we offer

• 31 days' annual leave after probation.
• Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme to purchase additional leave.
• Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Death in Service Benefit for eligible salaried employees.
• Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards of up to £500 for successful referrals to the company
• Free on-site parking and a subsidised on-site canteen.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• Long Service Awards and discounted gym memberships.
• Training and development, with structured onboarding, ongoing learning and career progression opportunities.
• Mentoring and leadership development programmes to support your career growth.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme, providing free, confidential emotional, practical, financial and legal support, including a 24/7 helpline.
• Financial advice and will writing, including free mortgage advice and a complimentary will-writing service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.