Lead Fabricator

GirlingJones

Devon and Torbay

On-site

GBP 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual bonus of up to one month’s pay

22 days annual leave

Overtime available

Job summary

A leading construction and manufacturing specialist in Winkleigh, Devon is seeking an experienced Lead Fabricator. This role involves high-quality fabrication and supervising a team to deliver complex stainless steel products for food manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate has a strong background in stainless steel fabrication with expertise in MIG and TIG welding. The position offers a competitive salary of £25 per hour, annual bonuses, and a secure workload within a growing business.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a fabricator within a manufacturing environment.
Strong MIG and TIG welding capability (essential).
Experience working with stainless steel (essential).
Food production or hygienic manufacturing experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, technical drawings and work orders.
Cut, shape and form stainless steel using machinery.
Assemble steel components through welding and fabrication methods.
Inspect and measure materials and finished products.
Plan and supervise the work of apprentices and labourers.
Maintain tools, equipment and a clean workshop environment.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stainless steel fabrication

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

The Company

We are working to find a Lead Fabricator with a highly successful and growing construction and manufacturing specialist based in Winkleigh, Devon. The business designs, fabricates and installs complex stainless steel structures and components for large-scale food manufacturing plants across the region.
With a brand-new manufacturing hub under development and a strong pipeline of secured work and recent contract wins, the business is now expanding its fabrication team and looking to appoint an experienced Lead Fabricator.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong values, high standards and long-term job security.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Lead Fabricator will take on a hands‑on leadership role within the workshop, combining high-quality fabrication work with the supervision and coordination of others.

You’ll play a key role in delivering complex stainless steel products to exacting standards, while supporting apprentices, operatives and subcontract labour as required.

Key Responsibilities

Interpreting blueprints, technical drawings and work orders
Cutting, shaping and forming stainless steel using shears, lasers, presses and other machinery
Assembling steel components through MIG and TIG welding, bolting and fabrication methods
Inspecting and measuring materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, safety and design specifications
Planning, coordinating and supervising the work of apprentices, engineering labourers, operatives and subcontractors
Allocating time and resources to projects to support accurate cost reportingRepairing or replacing defective components where required
Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe workshop environment
Working closely with designers, project managers and colleagues to meet programme deadlines
Leading by example and upholding company values, standards and behaviours at all times

About You

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Lead Fabricator with a strong background in manufacturing and stainless steel fabrication, ideally within food production or similar regulated environments.

You will bring: