Fabricator

Aqumen Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Company events

Paid birthday day off

Paid travel to work

Timekeeping bonus

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator in Leeds to join a growing manufacturing business. You will fabricate and assemble bespoke metal components, perform TIG/MIG welding, and interpret engineering drawings to exacting standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4+ years of post-apprenticeship experience, strong fabrication skills, and a solid track record working from drawings. Overtime is available at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years post-apprenticeship experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• TIG and MIG welding experience.
• Experience operating workshop equipment and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling bespoke metalwork and components.
• TIG and MIG welding across materials.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating press brakes, guillotines, rollers and punches.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate and consistent workmanship.
• Working safely according to Health & Safety procedures.
• Keeping the workshop clean, organized and safe.
• Working independently and as part of the production team.

Skills

3–4+ years experience

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading drawings

TIG welding

MIG welding

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Rollers

Punches

Job description

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Salary: up to £33,592 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–4:30pm

Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

The Role

A well-established and growing manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator to join its production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served or experienced fabricator who is confident working from engineering drawings and producing high-quality fabricated components to precise standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling a variety of bespoke metalwork and fabricated components.
• TIG and MIG welding across a range of materials.
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Operating equipment including press brakes, guillotines, rollers and punches.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate and consistent workmanship.
• Working in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Keeping the workshop and working area clean, organised and safe.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider production team.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–4+ years' post-apprenticeship experience within sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong practical and technical fabrication skills.
• Proven experience working from engineering drawings.
• TIG and MIG welding experience.
• Experience operating press brakes, guillotines, rollers and punches.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A reliable, adaptable and self-motivated approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong understanding of workshop Health & Safety and housekeeping standards.
• Aluminium welding/fabrication experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Hours & Overtime

Monday to Thursday: 6:30am–4:30pm

Friday: Non-working day unless overtime is required

Overtime available when allocated, paid at time and a half

38-hour working week

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Company events
• Paid birthday day off
• Paid travel to work
• Timekeeping bonus
• Overtime opportunities

Requirements

• Previous professional experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• TIG and MIG welding experience.
• GCSE or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.