Structural Steel Fabricator / Coded Welder

This is a hands-on workshop role where you'll be responsible for:

• Reading technical fabrication drawings and turning them into accurately manufactured steel structures.
• Measuring, cutting, drilling, preparing and welding steel components.
• Fabricating structural steel frames and supports for permanent themed attractions and immersive environments.
• Working to approved welding procedures and strict quality standards, including BS EN 1090 Execution Class 3 (EXC3).
• Checking weld quality, maintaining material traceability and completing inspection records.
• Working alongside designers, engineers and workshop teams to bring ambitious projects to life.
• Occasionally attending site to assist with installation.
What Are We Looking For? We're looking for someone who takes real pride in their craftsmanship and understands the importance of producing safe, high-quality structural steelwork.

They're looking for a skilled Structural Steel Fabricator / Coded Welder to join their specialist workshop team, helping manufacture the steel frameworks and structures that support these incredible projects. You don't need experience in theatre, events or scenic production! We're particularly interested in candidates from structural steel, architectural metalwork, rail, offshore, energy or heavy engineering backgrounds.,
• Proven experience as a Structural Steel Fabricator, Fabricator Welder or Coded Welder.
• Experience working to BS EN 1090 standards (EXC2 minimum, EXC3 preferred).
• Current coded welding qualifications to BS EN ISO 9606-1 for MIG/MAG welding (135/136).
• Confidence reading structural fabrication drawings, weld symbols and technical specifications.
• Experience working to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• An understanding of weld inspections, quality control and material traceability.
• A practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
Experience in structural steel fabrication is essential, but experience in the creative industry is not!Why Is This Opportunity Different? Rather than working on conventional building structures day after day, you'll be applying your engineering and welding expertise to unusual, complex and visually impressive projects. You'll be part of a highly skilled creative production team, working on permanent attractions and environments where technical precision meets imagination.

£42,000 - £46,000 + Overtime | Belvedere, South East London | Permanent Are you an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator or Coded Welder looking to work on something a little more exciting than traditional steel construction? Or a metalworker? We're recruiting for a fantastic, well-established creative production company that designs and builds extraordinary environments for theme parks, immersive attractions, live entertainment and experiential events. Think huge themed attractions, impressive steel structures and elaborate frameworks that bring ambitious creative ideas to life!,
• Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 depending on experience
• Overtime: Available, with enhanced rates for overtime and site work
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Location: Belvedere, South East London (workshop based)
• Further training, qualifications and career progression
• A friendly, collaborative and highly creative working environment
Interested in putting your welding and fabrication skills to work on something extraordinary?