Description Fabricator The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a Fabricator to support our growing teams. Job Summary We are seeking self-motivated and experienced fabricators to fabricate a range of pipe arrangements to support our team of skilled welders. As a fabricator the successful candidates will be required to be on site each day within the fabrication/welding facility, fabricating pipe arrangements from our shop drawings.The ability to produce some or all types of welds, i.e., TIG, MMA and MAG for assembly purposes would be required with the opportunity for the successful candidates to develop their skills to numerous welding disciplines and in house welding procedures. Job Title | Fabricator Location | Fabrication Facility – Banbridge, Co Down. Hours | Mon –Thurs 7am-4.30pm and Fri 7am – 1.30pm Salary | Competitive depending on experience Responsible to | Fabrication Manager Responsibilities Take direction from Site Supervisor on work requirements. Read and fully understand the pipe fabrication drawings for each project. Fabricate pipe sets for various pipe diameters (typically carbon steel & stainless steel pipe ranging from 65mm – 500mm) from shop drawings. Ensure company welding procedures are adhered to and pipe preparation and fit up is carried out to the correct standard. Liaise regularly with Quality Control regarding any defects and any non-conformances. Complete Cross Training in various welding activities, so cover can be provided when absences occur in the Welding Department. Ensure Company H&S Processes followed. Ensuring allocated work progresses in a timely manner and in accordance with workload and specifications. To operate MIG/TIG or MMA welding equipment Use precision measurement instruments. Use of metal cutting and grinding equipment Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling. Clean tools, equipment, and work areas Set an example to all personnel when on site. Any other duties deemed necessary by management. Criteria Essential: Full UK right to work. Minimum of 3 years’ operating as an established experienced fabricator, that includes Pipe Fabrication. The ability to interpret welding procedure requirements. Able to use Shop floor hand tools like Grinders, Hand Plasmas etc. Confident in understanding shop fabrication and assembly drawings Organized and structured approach to your work. Good attendance and timekeeping record. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, whilst maintaining a high level of productivity. To undertake training in line with company standards. Desirable: Previous experience as a pipe fabricator, producing a wide range of pipe arrangements with either TIG/MAG and able to use MMA. Previous experience within a heavy fabrication, architectural steelwork or welding environment Live within a 20km radius to site. Benefits Full in-house training and career development opportunities. Competitive pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Health cash plan. Full access to smart wellbeing platform. Annual flu vaccine Free annual health check during working hours. Annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Lavish Long service awards Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee Full access to car emergency kit. Annual Christmas raffle Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise Secure, free onsite parking. Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours Free Tea & Coffee Friendly and supportive working environment Alternative Heat is an Equal Opportunities Employer