FABRICATOR

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Pension scheme

Gym discount

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance

Job summary

M-Sport Limited is recruiting a skilled Fabricator to join our Dovenby Hall-based Fabrications Department. You will manufacture, weld and assemble high-performance components for competition vehicles, interpreting technical drawings and maintaining exacting quality.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Design and Quality Control to ensure timely delivery and adherence to safety standards. The role requires Level 3 Fabrication and Welding competence, strong practical fabrication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Education as stated: Level 3 Fabrication and Welding.
• 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.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate components and assemblies to engineering drawings and standards.
• Carry out welding and fabrication activities with appropriate processes.
• Produce brackets, panels, structures and other fabricated components.
• Assemble and fit fabricated components with correct alignment and functionality.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical information accurately.
• Complete relevant job cards, inspection records and technical paperwork accurately.
• Work with Engineering, Design, Workshop to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workshop.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Welding skills

Technical drawings

Quality & attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisation

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Fabrication and Welding standard

Tools

TIG welding equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

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’R LOOKING FOR

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

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.

About the Company

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.

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.