Plastic Fabricator

**Fabricators Wanted - Full and Part-Time Day Shifts**

Due to ongoing expansion, we’re looking for experienced _welding and fabrication professionals_ (ideally with a background in plastic) to join our successful and close-knit team.

About Us

Established in 1969, **Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd** is one of the UK’s leading plastic engineering companies. Based in Hebburn, we collaborate with key international clients on a variety of exciting and technically demanding projects. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

The Role

As part of our small fabrication team, you will:

- Use hand tools and plastic materials to fabricate units from job sheets
- Inspect materials and finished parts to uphold high quality standards
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings to deliver tailored solutions
- Assess feasibility and lead times for customer designs
- Recommend fabrication improvements to enhance efficiency and service
- Monitor and rectify defects during production
- Uphold equipment maintenance and comply with all health and safety regulations

What We’re Looking For

**Essential experience**:

- Hands-on work with plastic fabrication and hand tools
- Hot air and extrusion welding
- Gluing and bonding techniques
- Reading and following technical drawings and job sheets
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

**You’ll thrive in this role if you**:

- Take pride in producing high-quality, detail-focused work
- Can measure accurately and follow detailed instructions
- Are confident in a hands-on, practical working environment
- Value teamwork and collaboration as much as working on your own initiative

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Have you used hand tools, drills, jigsaws

**Experience**:

- Fabricating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person