Job title: Maintenance Fabricator / Welder
Location: SteelPark
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 Depending on Experience
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
As a Maintenance Fabricator / Welder, you’ll support the Engineering function by carrying out high-quality fabrication and welding activities to enable breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.
Working within a team environment, you’ll help ensure equipment reliability, maximise plant availability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to safety and quality.
What you’ll do
* Carry out fabrication and welding repairs to support breakdown and maintenance activities
* Ensure all repairs are completed in line with recognised engineering standards and best practice
* Support maintenance teams in diagnosing issues and preventing repeat failures
* Record and feedback root causes, spare requirements, and emerging issues via maintenance systems (e.g. Pirana)
* Manage and prioritise fabrication work across the Steelpark to meet operational demands
* Interpret engineering drawings and produce high‑quality fabrication work
* Participate in planned maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
* Promote and comply with Tata Steel Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards
* Conduct risk assessments and challenge unsafe practices to ensure a safe working environment
* Support and mentor apprentices and new team members
What you’ll need
* ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant fabrication/welding discipline
* Proven experience in fabrication and welding within an industrial or manufacturing environment
* Proficiency in welding techniques such as MIG and arc welding
* Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement practices
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (e.g. PUWER, LOLER)
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
* IT literacy and experience using maintenance systems (desirable)
What we can offer you
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognised as some of the best in the industry
* Private Healthcare Scheme (individual cover)
* One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer / 6% employee)
We also offer a wide range of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking, an employee assistance programme, and discounts with major brands such as Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover, and various local services.
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