Fabricator Welder

Reports to: Fabrication Foreman

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Bristol Depot

About us

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in providing reliable, sustainable power solutions for various sectors, such as construction/infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities, and various other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.

What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, where progress and career development are prioritised, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.

What is the job?

This role is workshop-based, working with sheet metal and utilising the full fabrication process production line. This includes using the relevant machinery to measure, cut, fold, weld and fit metal.

Key Tasks & Main Duties 

• Full production of sheet metal fabrication– measuring, cutting, folding, welding, fitting, etc.
• Fabrication of steel sheet and sections, thickness from 1mm to 10mm.
• Operation and programming of machinery such as guillotine and press brake.
• Metalwork, i.e. cutting and folding metal to create components.
• Soundproofing units.
• Stripping out generator parts from containers and possibly fabricating new parts if damaged.
• Manual cutting with Plasma and Flame cut methods.
• Use of appropriate handheld and powered tools and equipment to carry out the tasks set.

Skills and Experience Required 

• General engineering background
• Strong sheet metal fabrication experience
• Accurate measurement skills
• Attention to detail and good hand/eye coordination to achieve high-quality work
• MIG welding experience
• Reliability, good communication skills and teamwork ability
• Experience of CNC machine operation – desirable

What we offer:

• EOT Bonus Scheme – you’ll benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits. This not only recognises your contributions but also develops a strong sense of ownership and motivation, making you an integral part of our journey.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess to access any treatment
• Life assurance scheme – with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical well-being
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Our philosophy:

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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