Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.  Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.  We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.  

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.  The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. 

Fabricator Welder Jobs in Newburn at Stannah – Join Our Team!

At Stannah, we're looking for experienced Fabricator Welders to join our Curved Rail Manufacturing team in Newburn, Newcastle.

We're seeking individuals with proven fabrication experience who can confidently interpret engineering drawings, manufacture components to precise specifications, and take pride in producing high-quality workmanship right first time.

Working Hours (Three Shifts Available)

• Monday to Thursday 06:15 - 16:00 37 hours per week
• Monday to Wednesday 19:45 to 05:45, Thursday 19:45 to 04:45 37 hours per week, you will receive a 33% shift uplift for all contracted hours worked on this shift pattern.
• Friday to Sunday 06:00 - 18:30 36 hours per week, you will receive a 25% shift uplift for all contracted hours worked on this shift pattern.

Working as part of our skilled manufacturing team, you'll fabricate and weld components used within our Curved Rail Stairlift.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Fabricator Welder, you'll:

• Fabricate and weld components from engineering drawings
• Produce high-quality work to required specifications and tolerances
• Carry out MAG welding and finishing activities
• Follow quality, safety and manufacturing procedures
• Support a "Right First Time" approach to production

Why Join Stannah?

• Permanent, direct employment with a well-established UK manufacturer
• Variety of shift patterns available to suit your preference
• Shift premium uplift for particular shift patterns
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent benefits package including profit share, healthcare cash plan and enhanced family leave

Essential

• Previous Fabricator Welder experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong MAG welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to fine tolerances with a focus on quality

Desirable

• Experience using Oxy-Acetylene equipment and digital measuring tools
• Engineering, fabrication or welding qualifications
• Experience within bespoke or high-volume manufacturing environments

Our Recruitment Process

We want to ensure that Stannah is the right fit for you, and that the role is the right fit for your skills and experience. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a half-day assessment session at our Newburn site, designed to give you a realistic insight into the role, the team, and our manufacturing environment.

The assessment will include:

• Practical Weld Test
• Competency-Based Interview
• Factory Tour
• Team Activity

Our assessment process is designed to be a two-way experience, allowing both you and Stannah to determine whether the role, team, and working environment are the right fit.

Our Next Assessment Session is Tuesday 17th Novemeber 09:00-13:00, Wednesday 18th Novemeber 09:00-13:00.

If you have experience as a Fabricator Welder, MIG Welder, MAG Welder, Welder Fabricator, Metal Fabricator or Manufacturing Welder and are looking for a permanent role in Newcastle with excellent benefits and career development opportunities, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

#HA

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.