Fabricator

Belman Performance Automotive; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Christmas Eve off

Company pension scheme (5% employer

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Modern manufacturing facility

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Belman Performance Automotive in Daventry is seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our growing fabrication team. This hands-on role involves producing high-quality fabricated components for low-volume, prototype and production work, from engineering drawings, using aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.

The successful candidate will have TIG and MIG welding experience, read drawings, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production & race vehicle fabrication and repair.
• Proficient with TIG and MIG welding.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld to spec.
• Experience with aluminium and various steels.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components from engineering drawings to high quality standards.
• Meet timescales for fabrication within the conversion process.
• Maintain showroom‑level quality for vehicles.
• Keep a clean, safe, and orderly workplace; comply with H&S.
• Perform other duties as required by management; ensure ISO 9001/14001 compliance.

Skills

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Fabrication experience

Reading engineering drawings

Aluminium & steel welding

Bench welding with jigs/fixtures

Job description

About the Company

BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, providing complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high‑precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors.

BPA has over 10 years of experience and is driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. We combine advanced manufacturing capabilities with a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional results for some of the world’s most demanding industries. As a rapidly growing business at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.

What you will be doing

We are looking for an experienced Fabricator to join our growing fabrication team. This is a hands‑on role working on a variety of bespoke projects, producing high‑quality fabricated components and assemblies for low‑volume, prototype and production work.

You will work from engineering drawings to fabricate precision components using a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be committed to delivering exceptional quality in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Principle Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate fabrication of all components to engineering drawings.
• Ensure timescales are met for the fabrication aspect of the conversion process.
• Ensure the highest quality for showroom‑level vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Perform any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
• Compliance with all departmental H&S requirements.
• Compliance, where appropriate, with management, environmental, systems such as ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.

What we’re looking for

Experience

• Experience in production & race vehicle fabrication and repair.
• Experienced in TIG & MIG welding.
• Experience in bench welding environment using jigs & fixtures.
• Experience welding the following materials – aluminium, 4130/T45/15CDV6 steel and stainless steel.
• Experience in argon tank welding an advantage (not essential).
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, as well as working freehand as required.
• Experience estimating welding process times.
• Knowledge of brake press, punches, hand tools and sheet metal work an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Christmas Eve off
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high‑profile engineering projects
• Modern, well‑equipped manufacturing facility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

Why Join Belman Performance Automotive?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a rapidly expanding precision engineering business supplying some of the world’s most demanding industries. You’ll work alongside highly skilled engineers, use modern equipment and contribute to the manufacture of complex, high‑performance components.