Job Title: Workshop Fabricator
Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Purpose of the Role
As a Workshop Fabricator, you’ll be responsible for the manufacture of various steel assemblies including mild and stainless-steel pipework and structural steelwork. Working from detailed fabrication drawings, you will play a key role in delivering quality components for secondary steelwork across a range of water infrastructure projects.
Key Accountabilities
You will:
Fabricate and weld mild and stainless steel pipework and steelwork from drawings
Produce small to large assemblies using bespoke weld procedures
Conduct self-inspections and work in line with inspection/test forms
Operate MIG welding equipment, saws, drills, and other hand tools
Undertake PUWER checks on plant and equipment
Maintain quality, safety, and accuracy standards in fabrication processes
Report any design or manufacturing issues to the Operations Manager
Manage time effectively and multitask across different fabrication jobs
About You
You will have:
Extensive experience of fabricating mild steel structural steelwork
Proficiency in MIG welding and reading engineering drawings
Experience with stainless steel fabrication (advantageous but not essential)
Familiarity with using fabrication workshop tools and equipment
Experience of lifting and handling heavy loads
A strong understanding of workshop health and safety
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good time management and a proactive approach to tasks
Preferred qualifications:
City & Guilds Parts, & or NVQ Level in Welding
Abrasive Wheels training
Forklift or Telehandler licence
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across four very successful Divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services.
Our Environment Division is the largest Tier Contractor operating in the UK Water sector, delivering clean and wastewater projects that make a real difference to people's lives. As part of our Source to Sea Strategy, we are expanding and strengthening our in-house capability to support the UK’s water infrastructure future.
What We Can Offer in Return
With a secure pipeline of work and an inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more)
Private medical scheme options
Excellent pension plan
Paid-for professional memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Career progression and skills development
Mental health and wellbeing support through our Be Well programme
Flexible/agile working options where applicable
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, flexible, or reduced hours. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds – even if you don’t meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
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