Metal Fabrication Engineer

Metal Fabrication Engineer

Salary: £24,570 - £29,248 DOE + Benefits + Profit Share Bonus

Location: Rochester, Kent

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Metal Fabrication Engineer to join our manufacturing team at Future Generation Services (FGS) based in Rochester, Kent. This is an expansion of our current team, and the role will be responsible for the metal construction, forming and fabrication of our lockers and kiosks.

The role is full-time based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm, but overtime may be available during busy periods, including some options to work weekends.

About Future Generation Services (FGS)

Future Generation Services has been designing and manufacturing a range of smart information kiosks and smart lockers for over 25 years here in the UK, across a range of markets covering Transportation, Gaming and Entertainment, Sporting Venues and Pharmaceutical. 

Now part of the Holiday Extras Group, FGS is experiencing a period of growth with heightened demand globally for a variety of tailored solutions that aim to optimise the efficiencies of our customers' parking operations, utilising our ParkIT software & FGS hardware.

Our Group provides software and hardware solutions, from desktop and mobile applications to self-service hardware, barrier access control systems, CCTV and automated damage capture solutions. Our clients span a broad and varied range of market sectors in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australasia. We are at an exciting stage in our evolution, investing to expand our in-house expertise and technical support capabilities.

The Role

By joining our team you’ll:

• Work with our Metal Fabrication team and report directly to the Metal Shop Manager
• Work to produce a range of metal products and forms that are assembled into our end products
• Be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality of workmanship
• Contribute to our product development process and provide feedback to our design team on manufacturing issues.

What you can bring to our team: 

• Experience working in a metal fabrication environment
• Experience in working with a range of metals including Aluminium, Mild and Stainless Steels of various grades.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Good working knowledge of tools and practices in Metal working
• High Attention to detail
• Good communication skills for teamwork and project coordination

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding techniques 
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Good mathematical skills
• Experience in reading technical drawings and specifications
• Must have relevant experience working with the following equipment:
• Guillotine
• Fly press
• Chop saw
• Lvd brake press
• Promecam brake press

Everyone’s career path is individual and different, so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn't precisely match this, you’re encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents!

How we hire for this role

We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you’ve applied for, you’ll enter our hiring process as follows:

• Initial video interview with our recruiting team
• On site skill-based assessment & Interview

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. 

Recognising we are all different, if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via [email protected].

Why choose FGS?

As part of the Holiday Extras Group, we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, build their careers and reach their limitless potential. As a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025, we’re proud to offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. By joining our team, you’ll feel supported and rewarded every day. 

• Time is precious: 25 days annual leave (+BH’s), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, Birthday Day Off 
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave - Up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay
• Road to well-being: Access to Gym Discounts, Private Dental Insurance and Private Medical Insurance (after 4 years)
• Celebrate success together: Enjoy a Profit Share Bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva.
• Good for the soul: Join our Social Club for 25% off any ticket or event in the UK, Discounts on the latest tech, or give back to your community with our Volunteering Scheme. 
• Plan ahead: Income protection, Critical illness cover and Life assurance