Fabricator Welder

Wienerberger België; Ockley; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials provider is seeking a Fabricator Welder at their Ewhurst site in Ockley. In this hands-on role, you'll repair and maintain kiln cars, ensuring efficient production. Basic welding experience is preferred, along with the ability to adapt to varied tasks. The position offers an annual salary around £35,199 plus overtime opportunities. This is a great chance to grow your career with a prominent company committed to safety and employee well-being.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Training opportunities

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Basic welding/fabrication experience preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
• Good computer literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain kiln cars transporting bricks in kilns.
• Handle various repair tasks and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Conduct running repairs to fleet and maintain stock records.

Skills

Basic welding/fabrication experience

Flexibility

Ability to read fabrication/engineering drawings

Good computer literacy

Organisational skills

Job description

Come and join us as a Fabricator Welder at our Ewhurst site based in Horsham!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

About the Role

As a Fabricator / Welder (known internally as a Kiln Car Maintenance Operative) you will be working as part of the maintenance team, repairing and maintaining the equipment (kiln cars) which transport bricks in and out of our kilns and dryers. This role is a hands‑on maintenance role, where you will become a specialist in your particular area.

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to work safely and effectively. Duties include:

• repairing the steelwork and main frame of the kiln cars
• straightening kiln car decks and replacing damaged blocks
• maintaining minimum levels of refractory blocks
• repairing/greasing kiln car axles and wheels
• strip and rebuild kiln car refractories
• recording materials usage & maintaining stock records
• conducting running repairs to fleet (such as wheel lubrication)
• maintaining accurate records and high standards of housekeeping

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – specific shift times subject to change.

About You

• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands‑on.
• You’ll be flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently.
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
• You’ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding.

You will also have:

• Basic welding/fabrication experience
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a team
• Ability to read fabrication/engineering drawings
• Good computer literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to achieve goals and targets
• Organisational skills

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable.

About our Benefits

• Weekly pay – annual salary is circa £35,199 (including allowances and bonuses)
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money‑saving opportunities)

About us

With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy‑efficient, healthy, climate‑friendly and affordable living.

So what are you waiting for?

Come and join Wienerberger as a Fabricator Welder and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.