Senior Sheet Metal Fabricator
About us
Pure Fabs is an award-winning manufacturer of DW144 & Fire Rated Ductwork, supplying to the M&E Sector across the UK from our modern facility on Bridge Street, Horwich. Our product range covers rectangular ducting, fire rated ductwork and smoke extract systems — all manufactured in-house to the highest standards.
We operate a Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing environment where every team member's ideas are respected and actively encouraged. We're proud of our strong apprenticeship programme and the culture of learning and progression that defines us — winners of the Bolton Business Award for Apprenticeships 2023 and Manufacturer of the Year 2018.
Role
We are looking for an accomplished fabricator with extensive hands-on experience and deep trade knowledge to join our skilled team at our Horwich workshop. We want someone who has seen it all, takes real pride in the quality of their work, and is ready to bring that experience and expertise to a forward-thinking, busy workshop.
You will be comfortable reading and working from drawings, operating independently or as part of a team, and happy to share your expertise with our apprentices and semi-skilled colleagues. You will be fabricating ductwork in line with DW144 specification, as well as supporting the manufacture of fire rated ductwork.
What you will be doing
* Hands-on fabrication of sheet metal ductwork to drawing and specification
* Operating workshop machinery including Coil Line, CNC plasma, lock formers and other standard ductwork equipment
* Working independently and as part of a team to meet production schedules
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications accurately
* Setting a positive example for apprentices and semi-skilled colleagues in quality, safety and workmanship
* Contributing to our Continuous Improvement culture by raising ideas and flagging issues
* Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times
* Supporting quality checks on fabricated items prior to dispatch
What we're looking for
Essential:
* An accomplished fabricator with extensive hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication
* Solid ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Proven experience working to high quality standards and tight tolerances
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
* Proactive, tidy and self-motivated — someone who takes ownership of their work
* Prepared to pass knowledge on to apprentices and less experienced colleagues
* A commitment to safe working practices
* Prior experience with ductwork manufacturing (Coil Line, CNC plasma, lock formers)
* Experience working to DW144 standards
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Desirable:
* Experience fabricating fire rated ductwork
* Experience working in a Lean or Continuous Improvement environment
What we offer
* A skilled, varied role in a well-equipped, busy workshop
* Salary of £29,000 – £31,000 per year (£14.87 – £15.90 per hour)
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Salary Sacrifice scheme (after qualifying period)
* Overtime opportunities when workload dictates
* Company events throughout the year including PureFest family day and monthly breakfast meets
* An active apprenticeship programme — a business that genuinely invests in people
* A supportive team where your skills, opinions and ideas are valued
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm (with three breaks)
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Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (with one break)
Total: 37.5 hours per week
No agency submissions accepted.