Fabricator

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Crich CP; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme above market average

Private medical healthcare

High pension schemes

3x salary death-in-service

Employee Assistance Programme

Physiotherapy benefit

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Fabricator for a busy industrial site in Matlock, Derbyshire. This days-only role involves hands-on fabrication and welding to support plant reliability and smooth production operations.

Applicants should have an apprentice-trained background (or equivalent), be comfortable around heavy machinery, and demonstrate strong hot-works controls knowledge. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven fabrication/welding experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of hot works controls (permits, risk assessments, fire watch, safe working practices).
• Apprentice-trained background or time-served engineering training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication and welding work to support plant reliability and operations.
• Ensure safe hot works practices and permits compliance.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities to minimise downtime and keep production running.
• Work hands-on around heavy machinery and assist troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Fabrication/Welding experience

Hot works controls awareness

Education

Apprentice-trained background

Job description

FABRICATOR

Location - Matlock, Derbyshire

Salary: £43,000 (OTE up to £50,000+)

Shift: DAYS ONLY (Mon-Fri)

Role of the Fabricator

A standout opportunity has become available for a high-performing Fabricator to join a busy, industrial site within the heavy manufacturing sector. This is a hands‑on role working alongside the days maintenance team, carrying out fabrication and welding work to support plant reliability and site operations.

The Fabricator will be responsible for safe hot works, fabrication repairs, and supporting mechanical maintenance activity to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently.

Sector

Industrial / Workshop Engineering

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Proven fabrication / welding experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of hot works controls (permits, risk assessments, fire watch, safe working practices).

Requirements for the Fabricator

• Apprentice-trained background (or equivalent time-served engineering training).
• Comfortable working hands‑on around heavy machinery such as crushers, conveyors, screening equipment, furnaces, moulds, wire/stripper equipment.
• Mechanical repair and fault‑finding capability with exposure to items such as:
• Able to work across varying site conditions (areas can be cold/damp and also hot).
• Willing to complete health surveillance / blood tests (monthly for the first 6 months, then quarterly thereafter).
• Good communication skills (must be able to speak English fluently for H&S compliance).

The Fabricator will benefit from

• Employment with a stable and well-established organisation.
• Bonus scheme above market average
• Benefits package including Private Medical Healthcare
• High Pension Schemes
• 3x salary death-in-service (if in the pension scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Physiotherapy benefit