Skip to main content
Posted 21 July, 2026

Fabricator Welder

Reed
Cowdenbeath, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Fabrication Engineer

\n

Location: Central ScotlandSalary: Competitive + benefitsWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

\n

The Role

\n

An established and growing manufacturing business within the food production sector is seeking a Fabrication Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on the design, development, and implementation of fabricated systems and solutions to support site operations.

\n

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to production.

\n

Key Responsibilities

\n
    \n
  • Support the fabrication and installation of engineered solutions, resolving issues during implementation
  • \n
  • Ensure all fabrication and installation work meets relevant industry and safety standards
  • \n
  • Work closely with production teams to minimise operational disruption during projects
  • \n
  • Deliver engineering projects as required by the management team
  • \n
  • Troubleshoot fabrication-related issues and implement effective corrective actions
  • \n
  • Conduct root cause analysis on defects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • \n
  • Promote and ensure adherence to safe working practices across site
  • \n
\n

About You

\n
    \n
  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • \n
  • Proven experience within fabrication or manufacturing engineering (typically 2–5+ years)
  • \n
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding and machining
  • \n
  • Experience within a food or FMCG environment is advantageous
  • \n
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills
  • \n
  • Strong analytical mindset with effective problem-solving abilities
  • \n
\n

What’s on Offer

\n
    \n
  • Competitive salary package
  • \n
  • Opportunity to work within a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing environment
  • \n
  • Varied role with both project and hands-on engineering exposure
  • \n
  • Supportive team and opportunities for ongoing development
  • \n
\n

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.