Tank/ Vessel Builder

Pertemps Bond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Vessel Fabricator for a well-established engineering operation in the East Midlands. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, fabricate pressure vessels to precise dimensions, assemble components, and carry out testing in line with quality and safety standards.

You will work with guillotines, presses and welding equipment, maintain tools, document work accurately, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vessel Fabricator or similar heavy engineering role.
• Technical training or qualifications in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate vessels to required dimensions and specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and standards.
• Use fabrication equipment including guillotines, presses and welding tools.
• Inspect completed vessels and ensure quality standards are met.
• Document work and materials used with accuracy.

Skills

Vessel Fabricator

Welding

Engineering Drawings

Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Education

Welding & fabrication qualifications

Tools

Guillotines

Presses

Welding Equipment

Job description

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.

What We’re Looking For

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

• 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?

In return, my client offers:

• 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