Trainee Fabricator - Technical & Commercial Development

Hiring People; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Potential apprenticeship

Job summary

Niko in Southam, Warwickshire, is offering a full-time Trainee Fabricator role. You will learn metal preparation for welding, cutting, bending and drilling, while working with an experienced workshop team.

No previous fabrication experience required; what matters is a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn. You’ll receive hands-on training and the path toward becoming a qualified welder/fabricator, with ISO 9001 safety standards.

Qualifications

• No previous fabrication experience required; positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Learn preparation of steel for welding, including cutting, bending and drilling.
• Support practical workshop tasks, including the safe lifting and handling of materials.
• Assist with work orders and material scheduling and ordering.
• Undertake training to become a qualified welder/fabricator.
• Follow health and safety requirements and ISO 9001 processes and procedures.
• Help resolve technical problems and suggest improvements.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Interest in fabrication/engineering

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Start your fabrication career with Niko

Are you practical, reliable and eager to learn? This is an opportunity to develop hands-on skills in metal fabrication, welding and machinery use while working alongside an experienced workshop team.

As our Trainee Fabricator, you will support day-to-day workshop operations, complete structured training and work towards becoming a qualified welder/fabricator.No previous fabrication experience is essential.What matters most is a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Full-time workshop-based in Southam, Warwickshire

About Niko

Niko is a family-orientated business built on trust.We care about who we work with and what we do, and we are passionate about finding the right solution for our customers.Our vision is to become the UK and Ireland’s most trusted partner for material handling and sliding hardware solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Learning how to prepare steel for welding, including cutting, bending and drilling.
• Supporting practical workshop tasks, including the safe lifting and handling of materials.
• Helping to complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Assisting with material scheduling and ordering.
• Undertaking the training and tasks needed to become a qualified welder/fabricator.
• Following health and safety requirements and Niko’s ISO 9001 processes and procedures.
• Helping to resolve technical problems and suggesting improvements where appropriate.

What we’re looking for

• A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
• A reliable approach and good timekeeping.
• Self-motivation and the ability to follow instructions.
• A cooperative, team-focused approach.
• An interest in fabrication, engineering or practical technical work.
• A commitment to working safely and producing quality work.

It would be helpful, but it isn’t essential, if you have:

• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Experience in a fabrication or workshop environment.
• The ability to understand technical drawings.
• A full UK driving licence.

Who this role would suit

This role would suit a school leaver, college leaver, career changer or anyone interested in developing a practical career in fabrication and engineering.You do not need to arrive with all the technical skills.We are looking for someone with the right attitude, reliability and enthusiasm to develop.

What you’ll get from us

• Practical, on-the-job training across metal preparation, fabrication, welding and machinery use.
• The opportunity to complete an approved apprenticeship programme where appropriate.
• Support to gain the skills and qualifications needed to become a qualified welder/fabricator.
• A supportive workshop team where you can learn, ask questions and build confidence.
• Potential progression into Fabricator or Materials Preparation roles.

Interested?

If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and learning new skills, we would love to hear from you.Apply today and start building your career with Niko.