Welder / Fabricator

Company Overview

TBC Conversions, based in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, is a market-leading vehicle conversion specialist serving the UK and Ireland. Established in 2006, the company is known for producing high-quality, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, minibuses, taxis, and bespoke conversions in partnership with manufacturers like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and MAN TGE Minibus. Their focus is on combining exceptional craftsmanship with attentive customer care to provide safe, functional, and innovative mobility solutions.

Role Summary

As a key member of the engineering team reporting to the Production Manager, the Welder/Fabricator will be responsible for executing various vehicle conversions to exacting standards with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. This role involves preparation, welding, and refitting components to meet job specifications and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive vehicles and perform pre-work inspections including paperwork management.
• Interpret and follow customer job specifications and technical drawings precisely.
• Complete welding and fabrication tasks within allocated timeframes while ensuring excellent quality.
• Identify, remove, and refit vehicle and electrical components to prepare vehicles for welding.
• Use tools such as angle grinders, metal saws, and induction heaters for vehicle preparation.
• Position new parts accurately in readiness for welding operations.
• Perform MIG welding on light gauge metal components.
• Clean, seal, and reinstall parts to prepare vehicles for further assembly stages.
• Complete and sign all required documentation.
• Adapt to a variety of tasks as directed by management to meet organizational needs.

Candidate Profile

• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Minimum of 1-2 years welding and fabrication experience in a similar setting.
• Good education background including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Ability to understand and utilize technical information and drawings.
• Self-driven with strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented and willing to support colleagues.
• Motivated to continuously improve skills and learn new techniques.
• Possession of a full valid driving licence.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Formal welding qualifications such as City and Guilds or BTEC.
• Relevant auto-electric experience and certifications are a plus but not essential.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Four-day workweek providing enhanced work-life balance.
• Flexible holiday allowance increasing with length of service.
• Opportunity to start immediately.
• Available overtime work.
• All necessary work tools and air-fed masks are supplied.
• Modern, well-equipped facilities with on-site parking.
• Career development opportunities within the company.
• Monthly staff engagement activities.
• Employee assistance programs including health cashback schemes and staff discounts.
• Employer pension contributions and life assurance coverage.

Recruitment Process

TBC Conversions may maintain a reserve list of qualified candidates from this recruitment for up to 6 to 12 months for future vacancies with similar pay grades.

Equal Opportunity

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum education level of GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.