Tank Builder
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Location:
Swadlincote (DE11)
Rate: £35ph (CIS Subcontractor)
Hours:
39 hrs basic (up to 55 hrs with overtime)
Duration:
Long Term Ongoing
Immediate Start
Nelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting on behalf of our client who are a market leading Industrial Engineering Contractor based on a Workshop in Swadlincote.
They are looking for a Tank Builder with strong sheet metal and fabrication experience to assemble stainless steel tanks according to engineering drawings (within a Workshop environment). You will also be required to assemble components, measure up and cut stainless steel sheet metal for final assembly of each tank.
Essential Skills- Proven experience in Stainless Steel fabrication and sheet metal work.
- Reading Engineering and Fabrication drawings.
- Strong Tig Welding experience (mainly Stainless Steel).
- Understanding Stainless Steel finishing and polishing techniques.
- Using fabrication and Workshop equipment.
- Working independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and understanding Health & Safety requirements.
- A Fabrication/Sheet Metal Apprentice-trained.
- Experience in Manufacturing tanks, food-grade equipment or pressure vessels.
- Coded Welding Qualifications/Certs.
- Experience with in Food & Bev, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Industries.
- A Counterbalance Forklift Licence or Overhead Crane experience.
- A Confined Spaces Certificate
- 2-3 years' experience as a Tank Builder (within a Stainless Steel Fabrication/Sheet Metal capacity) including food & bev, pharmaceutical or process settings.
- A recognised Fabrication Apprenticeship.
- Your own PPE (including a Hard Hat, Hi Vis Vest, gloves and Safety Boots).
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd.
Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply, as your details will not be processed.
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