Job Description

Hawkins Steel Ltd is part of Hawkins Group of Companies Ltd. Hawkins Steel provide a complete range of fabrication services to a multitude of clientele offering bespoke fabrication solutions no matter the size, shape or complexity. Experience and understanding of general construction, steelwork design, processes and finishes, varies greatly from client to client. As such, Hawkins Steel offers a level of support to match their appropriate experience, ensuring that all expectations are surpassed and projects run smoothly. Hawkins Steel produces structural steel to the harmonised standard which covers fabricated structural steelwork to BS EN 1090: Execution Class 2. Experienced fabricators work with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and bronze. They work with precision and attention to detail, ensuring a top-class finish is achieved for all structural steel, mezzanines, feature staircases, architectural balustrades, handrails and balconies.

Everyone at Hawkins is committed, hardworking and passionate about what they do. Hawkins strives to provide a positive and fun working environment that focuses on comfort, collaboration and creativity to promote problem solving, effectiveness and success. Hawkins invests in staff training and development and embraces continuous improvement. Hawkins strives to and enhance staff engagement, job satisfaction and wellbeing.

About the job

The main purpose of this role is to carry out fabrication and welding in accordance with approved engineering drawings.

Reporting to:

Specialist Fabrication Supervisor

Location:

Unit 9a, Thorpe Way, Banbury, OX16 4SP - Hawkins 1 or 3 and site locations

Job type:

Full-time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Performing fabrication and welding activities working with stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. Operating all tools and machinery, including guillotines and brake press equipment, in line with the company's safe operating procedures. Attending client locations to assist with site installations as required. Working to deadlines while ensuring quality standards are met. Adhering to all Health and Safety standards. Any other duties as required by the Fabrication Supervisors and Steel Director.

Person specification

Proven sheet metal fabrication and welding experience. Experience of welding stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel using both Tig and Mag welding processes. Comfortable reading and working from engineering drawings. Problem solving ability and a positive attitude to drive continual improvements forward. Strong communication skills, able to work well with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Demonstrates an attention to detail and ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Flexible attitude to working hours. Shows initiative and maintains a positive attitude.

Advantageous but not essential

Experience in bespoke specialised fabrication tasks/jobs. Experience of working to ISO 9001 and UKCA Quality Standards. Holds a full, clean driving licence.

What you'll get in return

Great team morale and company culture Training and development opportunities Competitive salary 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible pension scheme Company Car (role specific) Discretionary Bonus Socials and team activities Long Service Award Death in Service (subject to qualifying service)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Experience:

Proven sheet metal fabrication and welding : 3 years (required) Stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel Tig and Mag : 3 years (required) Reading and working from engineering drawings: 3 years (required) ISO 9001 and UKCA Quality Standards: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)