Plastic Fabricator

Fabricator – Plastics (Permanent Role)

Location: Slinfold Area
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 (30-minute break)

We are recruiting an experienced Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing team. This role involves hands-on fabrication, assembly and finishing of plastic components used across a range of engineered products. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, values precision and takes pride in producing high-quality items.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Assembly

* Carry out hands-on fabrication as part of the production team.

* Fabricate, assemble, rework and repair plastic products using hand tools, power tools and machinery.

* Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and work orders.

* Mark out, cut and shape materials such as sheet plastics and fibreglass.

* Operate equipment including presses, forming machines and cutting tools.

* Trim, drill, countersink, grind and finish components to specification.

* Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers and other precision instruments.

* Fit and assemble parts and hardware using jigs, fixtures and fasteners.

* Apply adhesives, tapes and foams for bonding processes.

* Repair or rework defective parts using various fabrication techniques.

Quality Control

* Ensure all work meets required quality standards.

Teamwork

* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fabrication team.

* Assist with wider production tasks when needed.

Health & Safety

* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and working practices.

* Comply with current risk assessments and method statements.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in plastic process vessel fabrication or similar plastic-fabrication environments.

* Full driving licence (advantageous for occasional off-site work).

* Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.

* Strong understanding of technical standards and fabrication codes.

* Confident decision-making, especially regarding safety and engineering risks.

* Good organisational, planning and time-management skills.

* Reliable, constructive team player with good communication and integrity.

* Numerate and able to interpret technical documentation.

What We’re Looking For

* Someone with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* A dependable individual with good punctuality and work ethic.

* A team-focused fabricator who takes pride in high-quality work.

Measures of Success

* Completing fabrication jobs on schedule to required quality levels.

* Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.

* Demonstrating strong personal organisation and reliability