Fabricator

The Role

As a Fabricator at Tees Dock, you will work as part of the site maintenance team to ensure that all plant, machinery, and equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a hands-on role involving inspections, fabrication, welding, repairs, and planned maintenance activities within a heavy industrial environment.

You’ll contribute to safe working practices, deliver high-quality engineering support, and play an important role in maintaining operational continuity for the Tees Dock site. 

The Responsibilities

Safety

• Follow all relevant site rules, procedures, and safety standards.
• Attend toolbox talks delivered by Terminal Management.
• Carry out risk assessments and produce method statements where required.
• Ensure all RAMS documentation is suitable and applied to tasks.
• Sign onto the appropriate Permit to Work or Clearance to Work before beginning tasks.
• Conduct mechanical isolations when authorised, in line with isolation procedures.
• Understand and follow all emergency procedures.

Planning

• Review previous inspection reports and obtain relevant information from colleagues and supervisors.
  Plan, risk-assess, and execute allocated maintenance and fabrication activities.

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Make informed decisions regarding hazard identification and safe working.
• Prioritise workload in line with maintenance objectives following discussion with the supervisor.
• Apply judgement and experience to resolve incidents and technical issues.

Operational Tasks

• Perform remedial and preventative maintenance based on agreed priorities.
• Deliver high‑quality fabrication and welding work in line with technical requirements.
• Provide effective feedback to colleagues and supervisors to support overall engineering performance.
• Suggest improvements to equipment safety, performance, tooling, and working practices.
• Work flexibly as an effective team member, using knowledge and experience to support others.
• Participate in relevant training and demonstrate commitment to personal development.
• Maintain self‑discipline, focus, and motivation in all areas of work.

Communication

• Produce clear written and verbal reports on work completed and work required.
• Liaise regularly with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding daily activities and priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operational colleagues, and contractors during joint work.

Information Management

• Interpret and act upon information from technical manuals, written instructions, RAMS, and previous reports.
• Use IT systems and standard software packages to support work execution and documentation.

Other Notes

• Maintain confidentiality regarding company information, projects, and operations.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required and adapt to changes in objectives or priorities.

The Requirements

Experience & Knowledge:

• Time-served tradesperson with experience in welding and fabrication within a heavy industrial environment (e.g., processing plant, dock operations).
• Knowledge of current welding and fabrication techniques (desirable).

Qualifications:

• Level 2 Skills for Life (numeracy, literacy, ITQ) or GCSE equivalent/higher.
• Time-served apprenticeship in welding, fabrication, or plating (NVQ/C&G Level 3)
• Advanced welding qualification (desirable).
• Risk Assessment training.
• IOSH Working Safely (desirable)
• Effective communication skills.

Applicants must hold, be working towards, or be willing to work towards the required qualifications within a reasonable timeframe.