Senior Fabricator

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking a Senior Fabricator based in Banbridge to be part of our growing team.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Fabricate pipework sections as per engineer drawings to the highest standard and quality.
• Identify fabrication defects and take corrective action promptly.
• Operate all workshop machinery and tools safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Prioritise workloads and assist supervisors in planning shop workflow.
• Provide technical guidance on pipe fit‑up, material selection, and fabrication methods.
• Support continuous improvement and enhance turnaround times, quality and team performance.
• Mentor junior fabricators and pipefitters in correct fabrication techniques.
• Complete job cards & fabrication sheets
• Report drawing errors, clashes, or missing information to supervisors or engineers.
• Maintain a tidy, well‑organised work area.

| QUALIFICATIONS |

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding, Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Forklift Licence
• CSCS card

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• 5+ years’ experience in pipe fabrication using carbon steel & stainless steel
• Experience working in an offsite workshop environment
• Strong knowledge of carbon steel and stainless-steel properties, including heat behaviour, contamination risks, and appropriate handling/storage.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices when using fabrication tools and equipment

Desirable

• Strong background in manual pipe fitting
• Previous senior or lead-level responsibilities such as mentoring junior staff or overseeing workflow.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |

• Strong communication skills
• Reliable decision making and the ability to handle complex tasks independently.
• Capable of prioritising workloads and adapting to changing production needs.
• Ability to work to deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong safety mindset and consistent adherence to safe working practices.

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.