Fabricator

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company pension

Gym discount

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance

Job summary

M-Sport UK is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join the Fabrications Department at Dovenby Hall. You will manufacture and fabricate components from engineering drawings, weld and assemble brackets, panels and structures for competition and customer vehicles, ensuring accuracy and high-quality finish.

Working with Engineering, Design and Quality Control, you will interpret drawings, maintain safety standards and complete documentation on time.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Fabrication and Welding standard.
• Strong practical fabrication skills with sheet metal, tubing and fabricated components.
• Competent in welding processes with emphasis on weld quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Exceptional attention to detail with accuracy and quality.
• Proactive problem solving to resolve fabrication issues.
• Good verbal and written communication for team collaboration.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Solid safety awareness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components and assemblies from drawings to required standards.
• Carry out welding and fabrication using appropriate processes.
• Produce brackets, panels, structures and other components.
• Assemble fabricated parts with correct alignment and fitment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Maintain quality standards and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate cross‑departmentally to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safe working environment.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Welding

Technical drawings

Quality & attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisation

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Fabrication and Welding

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Fabricator to join our growing Fabrications Department at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the manufacture, preparation and delivery of high-performance competition components, working as part of a skilled team of Fabricators. Working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments, you will ensure fabrication work is completed to the highest standards of quality, accuracy and finish.

The role responsibilities include:

• Fabrication:Manufacture and fabricate components and assemblies to engineering drawings, specifications and required standards.

• Welding:Carry out welding and fabrication activities using appropriate processes and techniques, ensuring weld quality and consistency.

• Component Manufacture:Produce brackets, panels, structures and other fabricated components for competition and customer vehicles.

• Assembly & Fitment:Assemble and fit fabricated components accurately, ensuring correct alignment, dimensions and functionality.

• Technical Drawings:Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information to accurately manufacture components.

• Quality & Standards:Ensure all fabricated work is completed to the required quality standards, specifications and procedures, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• Documentation:Complete relevant job cards, inspection records and technical paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:Work closely with Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments to ensure projects are delivered on time.

• General Workshop Duties:Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are kept in a clean, safe and effective condition.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Education:Educated to Level 3 Fabrication and Welding standard.

• Fabrication Skills:Strong practical fabrication skills with experience working with sheet metal, tubing and fabricated components.

• Welding:Competent in relevant welding processes, with a strong understanding of weld quality and fabrication techniques.

• Technical Drawings:Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.

• Quality & Attention to Detail:Exceptional attention to detail with a strong understanding of the importance of accuracy, repeatability and quality.

• Problem Solving:A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve fabrication and fitment issues.

• Communication Skills:Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Organisation:Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet agreed deadlines.

• Safety Awareness:Good understanding of workshop health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in TIG/MIG welding and precision fabrication.

• Previous experience manufacturing components from engineering drawings within a fast-paced production environment.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October