Tank/ Vessel Builder

Pertemps North Midlands; Burleydam; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is recruiting for a Vessel Fabricator to join a busy engineering operation in Newhall. The role covers fabrication, assembly, inspection and repair of pressure vessels, working from detailed drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

You will fabricate vessels to exact dimensions, operate guillotines, presses and welding equipment, and document work and materials used.

Qualifications

• Familiar with welding and fabrication standards.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Metallurgy knowledge related to vessel fabrication.
• Safety-conscious and quality-focused.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Fabricating vessels to the required dimensions and specifications.
• Using guillotines, presses and welding equipment.
• Inspecting completed vessels for defects and ensuring quality.
• Supporting hydrostatic, dimensional and visual testing.
• Accurately documenting completed work and materials used.
• Maintaining fabrication machinery, tools and equipment.
• Following health & safety procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Vessel Fabrication

Welding techniques

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Teamwork

Education

Welding qualifications

Tools

Guillotine

Presses

Welding equipment

Job description

This full-time Tank/Vessel Builder role in Newhall involves fabricating, assembling, inspecting and repairing pressure vessels. Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications, the successful candidate ensures every task meets relevant standards with accuracy and care. Applicants should bring proven fabricator experience within pressure vessel construction, strong technical knowledge, and confidence interpreting complex designs. The position suits a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in producing high-quality work. Salary ranges from £68,640 to £79,040 annually, reflecting the specialist nature of this engineering position with an established business.

Are you an experienced Fabricator with a background in pressure vessel fabrication? Are you looking for your next opportunity with an established and successful engineering business where your skills will be genuinely valued? I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering client who is looking to welcome an experienced Vessel Fabricator to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work, has strong technical knowledge and is confident working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

The Role As a Vessel Fabricator, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, inspection and repair of pressure vessels, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with relevant quality and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Fabricating vessels to the required dimensions and specifications.
• Using a variety of fabrication equipment, including guillotines, presses and welding equipment.
• Shaping, assembling and preparing components used within pressure vessel manufacture.
• Attaching fittings, valves and accessories in accordance with individual vessel designs.
• Inspecting completed vessels for defects and ensuring they meet required quality standards.
• Supporting hydrostatic, dimensional and visual testing.
• Identifying defects and carrying out repairs or upgrades to existing vessels.
• Testing and refining components to ensure safety and functionality.
• Accurately documenting completed work and materials used.
• Maintaining fabrication machinery, tools and equipment.
• Following all relevant health & safety procedures and industry standards.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Vessel Fabricator, Pressure Vessel Fabricator, Fabricator Welder or within a similar heavy engineering environment.
• Technical training or qualifications in welding and fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering requirements.
• The ability to confidently read and work from engineering drawings and plans.
• A good understanding of relevant industry and safety standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and work to deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A supportive working environment where employee wellbeing is valued
• A long-term opportunity within an established engineering operation