Welder/Fabricator

We are currently seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team at Newgate.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor the post holder will be working as part of a team in the busy fabrication workshop.

You will be reading engineering drawings to fabricate bespoke gates. The role requires precision, attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Job Duties

• Welding – This will involve extensive MIG welding on bespoke gates and ancillary accessories
• General Fabrication – Utilising the range of tools available as required for each project including: band-saw, pillar drill, presses, guillotine, grinders and other hand tools
• Interpreting Technical Drawings – Using technical drawings produced in AutoCAD, understanding the required fabrication processes required to fabricate the finished products
• Communication – This role will involve liaising with the Engineering team to understand customer requirements for the bespoke projects.
• Picking and Dispatching – To pick required stock for projects and once fabricated then pack, check, dispatch and load goods for delivery – using forklifts where required
• General Fabrication Support – To support other teams to meet peak demand periods
• Health & Safety – Ensuring that all requirements are met including: equipment checks; wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment, proactively reporting any concerns or risks; participating in training and risk assessments as required
• Record quality, quantities and time taken to produce work
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping to ensure the on-going cleanliness of the facilities
• Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily duties

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Proven experience working within a similar role
• MIG welding certification
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Able to safely operate the band-saw and use a range of hand tools used for fabrication
• Fork-lift truck certification
• A good communicator who works well in a team environment
• Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload
• An understanding of health and safety legislation
• Basic maths skills for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks
• Organised, able to prioritise work
• Flexible to work overtime/weekends when available

Newgate Ltd based in Newark was established in 1984 and has built an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions including gates, barriers, road blockers and access control systems. We provide an end-to-end service to our customers – with the capability to design, fabricate, install, service and repair equipment throughout the UK.

If you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you, please apply with your CV to recruitment@newgate.uk.com.