Maintenance Fabricator / Welder

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce.

Our people make the difference.

Are you a skilled fabricator and welder looking to play a vital role in maintaining and improving critical production assets?

At Tata Steel, we’re transforming for a sustainable future – and our Engineering teams are central to keeping our operations safe, efficient, and world-class.

As a Maintenance Fabricator / Welder, you’ll support the Engineering function by carrying out high-quality fabrication and welding activities to enable breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.

Working within a team environment, you’ll help ensure equipment reliability, maximise plant availability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to safety and quality.

What you’ll do

• Carry out fabrication and welding repairs to support breakdown and maintenance activities
• Ensure all repairs are completed in line with recognised engineering standards and best practice
• Support maintenance teams in diagnosing issues and preventing repeat failures
• Record and feedback root causes, spare requirements, and emerging issues via maintenance systems (e.g. Pirana)
• Manage and prioritise fabrication work across the Steelpark to meet operational demands
• Interpret engineering drawings and produce high-quality fabrication work
• Participate in planned maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and comply with Tata Steel Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Conduct risk assessments and challenge unsafe practices to ensure a safe working environment
• Support and mentor apprentices and new team members

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a time-served, experienced fabricator/welder with a strong background in manufacturing or heavy industry.

You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant fabrication/welding discipline
• Proven experience in fabrication and welding within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in welding techniques such as MIG and arc welding
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement practices
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (e.g. PUWER, LOLER)
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• IT literacy and experience using maintenance systems (desirable)

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: georgia.fryer@tatasteeleurope.com

Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application.

However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience.

We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages.

For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum

• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognised as some of the best in the industry
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer / 6% employee)

We also offer a wide range of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking, an employee assistance programme, and discounts with major brands such as Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover, and various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers.

The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents.

We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.