Metal Fabrication Technician Basingstoke, Hampshire From £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week Flexi-time available Are you a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precision, quality, and craftsmanship? Do you want more than just a job on the toolsbut a long-term career with genuine development opportunities? Were recruiting for a Metal Fabrication Technician to join a highly respected, long-established British engineering manufacturer with a global customer base. While were keeping the company name confidential at this stage, what we can share is this: their reputation for quality, stability, and staff development is exceptional. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This isnt just another fabrication role. Youll be joining a growing manufacturing department where your work directly contributes to specialist, high-quality machinery. Industry-Leading Training & Development Professional development is a genuine priority here. Youll benefit from: Structured training across diverse fabrication processes Advanced welding development including laser welding training Exposure to complex, high-specification engineering projects Ongoing upskilling in collaboration with experienced engineers Clear opportunities to broaden your technical capabilities Whether youre looking to refine your expertise or expand into more advanced techniques, youll be supported every step of the way. The Role Working alongside an established team of welders and fabrication specialists, you will: Set up and operate press brakes, plasma cutters, and sheet rollers Interpret technical drawings and CAD files to produce precision components Carry out MIG, TIG, and laser welding (training provided for laser processes) Fabricate and finish components to high food-industry quality standards Collaborate closely with design engineers and production teams Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace Youll see your components progress through to fully assembled, premium machinerygiving you real visibility and pride in your work. What Were Looking For Essential: Proven experience in sheet-metal fabrication and welding Strong understanding of fabrication methods and metal properties Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Excellent attention to detail Strong team player with good communication skills Desirable: Experienceprecision engineering Exposure to lean or process improvement practices Experience collaborating with design/engineering teams The Package Salary from £38,000 per annum (DOE) 22 days holiday bank holidays (rising to 25 with service) Workplace pension scheme Medical Cash Plan (after qualifying period) MondayThursday: 08:0016:00 Friday: 08:0015:00 Flexi-time available Overtime available when workload permits If youre looking for a stable, forward-thinking engineering environment where your development is genuinely invested in and where your fabrication skills contribute to world-class machinery, wed love to hear from you.