Welder Fabricator

Newgate Ltd based in Newark was established in 1984 and has built an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions including gates, barriers, road blockers and access control systems. We provide an end-to-end service to our customers - with the capability to design, fabricate, install, service and repair equipment throughout the UK.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor the post holder will be working as part of a team in the busy fabrication workshop. You will be reading engineering drawings to fabricate bespoke gates to meet customer requirements.   

Job duties

• Welding - This will involve extensive MIG welding on bespoke gates and ancillary accessories


• General Fabrication - Utilising the range of tools available as required for each project including: band-saw, pillar drill, guillotine, grinders and other hand tools


• Interpreting Technical Drawings - Using technical drawings produced in AutoCAD, understanding the required fabrication processes required to fabricate the finished products


• Communication - This role will involve liaising with the Engineering team to understand customer requirements for the bespoke projects.


• General Fabrication Support - To support other teams to meet peak demand periods


• Health & Safety - Ensuring that all requirements are met including: equipment checks; wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment, proactively reporting any concerns or risks; participating in training and risk assessments as required


• Record time taken to produce work


• Ensure a high level of housekeeping to ensure the on-going cleanliness of the facilities


• Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily duties

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors

• Proven experience working within a similar role


• Proven experience of MIG welding


• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings


• Able to safely operate the band-saw


• Able to use a range of hand tools used for fabrication


• Fork-lift truck certification (would be adventitious)


• A good communicator who works well in a team environment


• Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload


• An understanding of health and safety legislation


• A good standard of literacy and numeracy


• Reliable & professional


• Able to use initiative to resolve problems


• Organised, able to prioritise work


• Flexible to work overtime/weekends