Job Description

Trainee Welding Fabricator (Plastics)

Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–17:00, Friday 07:00–13:00 (44 hrs/week including 5 hrs overtime at 1.33x)
Salary: £12.30–£15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Join one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of thermoplastic pipe systems, tanks and vessels. We’re looking for a practical, reliable and motivated Plastic Fabricator to join our clients busy Romsey workshop.

About the Role

You’ll work from engineering drawings to mark-out, cut, drill, bend and assemble components made from PVC, PP, PE and PVDF.
You’ll carry out plastic welding and jointing (socket fusion, butt fusion, electrofusion, hot-gas and extrusion), perform inspection and testing of finished assemblies, and maintain a safe, organised workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate pipework, tanks and vessels to specification

• Operate hand and power tools, saws, drills, benders and sanders

• Carry out thermoplastic welding and testing

• Work accurately to drawings and quality standards

• Follow all Health & Safety and housekeeping procedures

About You

• Hands-on, practical and accurate

• Able to read and follow engineering drawings

• Confident using workshop tools and measuring equipment

• Team player with good attention to detail

• Apprenticeship, Level 2/3 Engineering, or relevant workshop experience preferred (training available)

Why Join 

• Competitive hourly rate and overtime

• Ongoing training in thermoplastic fabrication and welding - form a long term career

• Supportive, friendly workshop environment

• Secure, long-established company with strong reputation for quality

Apply today and build a long-term career in precision plastic fabrication