Steel Fitter/Fabricator (Architectural Metalwork/Steelwork)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a Steel Fitter/Fabricator to join a family-run business in Sittingbourne, Kent. The role involves erecting structural steelwork and installing architectural metalwork. Candidates should have experience in the Construction/Architecture industry, strong organisational and communication skills, and a valid UK driver’s licence. This position offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 along with progression opportunities and additional perks.

Benefits

Progression

Overtime

Pension

Company Van

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Background in the Construction/Architecture industry, preferably New Build Housing or related.
• Previous experience as a Steel Fitter/Fabricator or similar role.
• Strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills.
• Full, valid UK driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Erection of structural steelwork including balconies and similar.
• Installation of architectural metalwork such as stair balustrades and railings.
• Reading and interpreting detailed technical drawings accurately.
• Leading a two-person team and maintaining technical documentation.
• Providing technical advice and support to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Welding

Fabricating

Organisational skills

Communicational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Steel Fitter/Fabricator (Structural Steelwork/Architectural Metalwork)

Sittingbourne, Kent

£40,000-£45,000 + Progression + Overtime + Pension + Company Van + Fuel Card

Are you a Steel Fitter/Fabricator or similar with a background in the Construction/Architecture sector, more specifically, New Build Housing, or a related field, looking to join a rapidly growing, family run business, rich with over 30 years of history, quickly making a name for themselves as leaders within the industry?

Do you want to become a key member in a team full of highly skilled sector specialists, joining a company revered for their best-in‑class service and premium quality workmanship in every project they undertake, offering impressive career progression opportunities as well as top‑of‑the‑line technical development?

In this role, the successful Steel Fitter/Fabricator or similar will be responsible for the erection of structural steelwork, including, but not limited to, balconies and similar, as well as installing architectural metalwork such as stair balustrades, railings, handrails and staircases. They will also read and accurately interpret detailed technical drawings, set out accurately, lead a two‑person team, keep accurate technical documentation of any projects worked, and provide technical advice/support to customers, clients and third‑party stakeholders as and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Erection of structural steelwork (including balconies, etc.)
• Installation of architectural metalwork such as stair balustrades, railings, handrails, and staircases
• Reading and accurately interpreting detailed technical drawings with precise setting out
• Leading a two‑person team and keeping accurate technical documentation on projects
• Providing customer, client and third‑party liaison, offering technical advice/support as required

Qualifications

• Background in the Construction/Architecture industry, more specifically New Build Housing or a related field
• Previous experience within a Steel Fitter/Fabricator position or similar
• Strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills
• Full, valid UK driver’s licence
• Reference: BBBH22359

Keywords: Welding, Fabricating, Fitter, Steel, Steelwork, Metalwork, Welder, Fabricator

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