Job Description

McElmeel Mobility Services - Lead Fabricator

We are seeking a

Lead Fabricator

to join our team. As Lead Fabricator you will be responsible for the training & development of the Fabrication team, whilst ensuring health and safety requirements are met and safe use of equipment followed. You will also be responsible for ensuring all work completed with the department meets required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Ensure H&S requirements are met, ensure your team works in a safe environment through maintaining H&S procedure and work in a safe manner, Ensure when parts are received in, they are quantity and quality checked reporting to Engineering/Procurement where applicable, Ensure that parts that are sent for plating/powder-coating have been stamped and quality checked, Liaise with relevant departments when levels of parts/products are running low to ensure continuity of parts/products/tolls and consumable & prevent any knock-on effects, Ensure all interconnecting components are tested using relevant jigs and critical measurements, Use stock management system to ensure required levels are accurately maintained using weekly cycle counts and ensure all stock is located in designated areas, Work with engineering team to review all con-conformance reports (NCR) relating to BOMs and Fabrication issues, Train, manage and lead fabrication employees, record and manage individual staff attendance and timekeeping, Responsible for allocating workloads to the team, and for ensuring required times are being adhered to, and recorded via stock management system, Manage the supply of pre-fabricated kits to individual fabricators, Ensure the fabrication team are working to the latest revision drawings and specifications supplied by Engineering/Procurement, Complete general welding, fabricating, and fitting of our vehicle conversions, Take ownership of all operations within the Fabrication team to drive continuous improvement and improve efficiencies,

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience in welding and fabrication, Experience in supervisory or leadership role, Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Excellent organisational and communication skills, Strong attention to detail with the ability to solve problems effectively, Proficient in using Microsoft packages (including excel, word, outlook), Experience using stock management systems (advantageous), Proficiency in carrying out basic testing and recording test reports, Ability to work under pressure using own initiative,

Why McElmeel Mobility Services?

Established in 1950, McElmeel Mobility is the Market Leader in adaptions, conversions, and supplying vehicles for disabled driver and passengers. Located just 3-miles outside the City of Armagh, we proudly serve customers across Ireland and the UK.

As a third-generation family-run business, we are built upon our core values of innovation and excellent customer service. join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives every day.

Hours of work

Monday - Thursday, 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
Friday, 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
Permanent, Full Time

Apply today!

Email your CV to hr@mobility-services.com or contact us for an application form on Tel: 02837 525333

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025

McElmeel Mobility Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 44 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience using stock management systems?
Experience:

demonstrable welding/fabrication: 2 years (preferred) leadership/management: 2 years (preferred) Microsoft Office: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:

Armagh BT61 8BL (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025