About Us
THE STEEL SHOP is a growing structural steel fabrication and installation company working across South Wales and the South West. We deliver a wide range of commercial and domestic structural steel projects and pride ourselves on producing quality workmanship while investing in our people and equipment.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator to join our workshop team.
The Role
Working from fabrication drawings, you will be responsible for accurately manufacturing structural steelwork ready for welding and installation. You will measure, mark out, cut, drill, assemble and tack structural steel sections, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.
Working as part of our fabrication team, you'll play a key role in producing steelwork that is ready for welding, inspection and delivery to site.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
- Measure, mark out and fabricate structural steel sections.
- Operate workshop machinery including gantry cranes, band saws, drills, ironworkers and other fabrication equipment.
- Assemble and tack weld structural steel components ready for final welding.
- Carry out quality checks throughout the fabrication process.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude
Desirable
- Experience fabricating structural steelwork.
- Overhead crane experience.
- Counterbalance forklift licence.
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding (or equivalent practical experience).
Opportunities for Growth
At The Steel Shop Ltd, we believe in investing in our people.
If you're a time-served fabricator but haven't yet achieved your NVQ qualification, we can support you through one of our company apprenticeship programmes to help you gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
We also encourage career progression. If you'd like to develop your welding skills or broaden your knowledge across different areas of structural steel fabrication, we'll work with you to set clear career goals and provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.
As our business continues to grow, we want our team to grow with us.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Company pension.
- Stable, permanent employment.
- Ongoing company investment in equipment.
- Opportunities for training and career progression.
- Friendly, supportive team environment.
If you're a skilled structural steel fabricator who takes pride in producing quality work and wants to be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
