Plastic Fabricator

Fabricator – Plastics (Permanent Role)

Location: Horsham
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 (30-minute break)

We are recruiting an experienced Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing team. This role involves hands-on fabrication, assembly and finishing of plastic components used across a range of engineered products. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, values precision and takes pride in producing high-quality items.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Assembly

• Carry out hands-on fabrication as part of the production team.
• Fabricate, assemble, rework and repair plastic products using hand tools, power tools and machinery.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and work orders.
• Mark out, cut and shape materials such as sheet plastics and fibreglass.
• Operate equipment including presses, forming machines and cutting tools.
• Trim, drill, countersink, grind and finish components to specification.
• Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers and other precision instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts and hardware using jigs, fixtures and fasteners.
• Apply adhesives, tapes and foams for bonding processes.
• Repair or rework defective parts using various fabrication techniques.

Quality Control

• Ensure all work meets required quality standards.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fabrication team.
• Assist with wider production tasks when needed.

Health & Safety

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and working practices.
• Comply with current risk assessments and method statements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in plastic process vessel fabrication or similar plastic-fabrication environments.
• Full driving licence (advantageous for occasional off-site work).
• Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of technical standards and fabrication codes.
• Confident decision-making, especially regarding safety and engineering risks.
• Good organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Reliable, constructive team player with good communication and integrity.
• Numerate and able to interpret technical documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A dependable individual with good punctuality and work ethic.
• A team-focused fabricator who takes pride in high-quality work.

Measures of Success

• Completing fabrication jobs on schedule to required quality levels.
• Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrating strong personal organisation and reliability.