Tank/ Vessel Builder

Pertemps North Midlands; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking an experienced Vessel Fabricator to join a busy engineering operation. You will fabricate, assemble and repair pressure vessels, reading detailed drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and conformance to quality standards.

The role involves using guillotines, presses and welding equipment, inspecting finished vessels, and maintaining documentation and equipment. A strong understanding of safety and metallurgy is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Qualifications in welding and fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Fabricate vessels to required dimensions.
• Assemble, inspect and repair pressure vessels.
• Use fabrication equipment (guillotines, presses, welding gear).
• Document work and materials used.
• Maintain tools and machinery.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding techniques

Fabrication equipment

Quality standards

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical welding/fabrication training

Tools

Guillotine

Press brake

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.

• 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?

• 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