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 Fabricatorbased inBanbridge 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 mentoring junior staff and supporting their technical development within a fabrication environment.
- 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
- Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Fabricator role.
- Strong background in manual pipe fitting
- Previous senior or lead-level responsibilities such as mentoring junior staff or overseeing workflow.
- Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable decision-making and the ability to handle complex tasks independently.
- Good organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping where required
- Capable of prioritising workloads and adapting to changing production needs.
- High attention to detail to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with standards
- Strong safety mindset and consistent adherence to safe working practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve fabrication and production issues efficiently
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process efficiency
| 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.
Benefits:Gym Pension Fund Parking Paid Holidays
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