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Fabricator

Belfast, Northern Ireland Job ID 2026-16421 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 13, 2026
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Fabricator

£36,017.28 - £39,537.68 (incremental increases)

This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. 

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised. 

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next. 

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

  • 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
  • Generous holidays
  • Range of flexible schedules
  • Professional development and growth
  • Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Company occupational sick scheme and employee assistance program
  • On site Occupational Health Department
  • Free car parking
  • Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To fabricate quality details and assemblies to satisfy customer requirements by means of forming, welding and fitting.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Fabricating details/assemblies from various materials to required specifications and standards.
  • Being familiar with relevant plant and equipment required to carry out tasks.
  • Maintaining certified status (aerospace welding) where required including provision of test pieces for CAA compliance.
  • Having a working knowledge of shopfloor control systems.
  • Working within Health and Safety Regulations.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.


Essential

  • Candidates must have completed a recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

AND

  • A minimum of 2 years’ relevant post apprenticeship experience in one or more of the following areas: fitting, tig welding, panel beating or metal fabrication, using one or more of the following materials:  titanium, inconel, aluminium or stainless steel.
  • Candidates must be experienced in the use of plant and machinery used in the fabrication process and understand engineering drawings and process sheets.

Desirable

  • Relevant tig-welding experience within the last 5 years
  • Candidates will preferably have a City and Guilds Part 1 or 2, or an NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline.

Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 27th March at 12pm 

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.


Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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