Jamie Jackson
Kent
Summary
Highly experienced Welder/Fabricator with over 10 years’ experience in structural metalwork, bespoke fabrication, and film/TV and event set construction. Strong background working as a self-employed contractor across multiple industries, consistently delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. Confident working independently or as part of a team with excellent attention to detail, reliability and safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Welder/Fabricator (Contractor)
Self-Employed
London & South East
2022.01 - 2026.04
- Providing freelance welding and fabrication services across film/TV, events, and commercial fabrication industries. Responsible for delivering bespoke scenic and structural metalwork from concept through to installation.
Film & TV Set Construction
Blue Bulldog Ltd
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Fabrication and construction of film and television set structures
- Built bespoke scenic metalwork and frameworks for production environments
- Worked closely with production teams to meet strict filming deadlines
Scenic Fabrication
Scene Scape Ltd
2024.12 - 2025.08
- Fabrication of scenic and structural set pieces for events and installations
- Delivered high-quality bespoke builds to specification
- Worked from technical drawings and production briefs
Diagon Ltd / Firecracker Works Ltd / Made Up Ltd
2022.01 - 2024.01
- CNC plasma cutting, fabrication, and event-based metalwork
- Fast-paced contract work across multiple workshop environments
Skilled Welder/Fabricator
X Fabrications
2020.02 - 2021.07
- Fabrication of gates, railings, staircases, handrails, and security structures
- Independent project delivery from fabrication through to installation
- Maintained consistently high standards of workmanship
Apprentice → Skilled Fabricator
Scena Productions
2015.03 - 2020.01
- Completed apprenticeship in welding and fabrication
- Workshop and site-based fabrication projects
- Progressed into skilled role through consistent performance and reliability
Trainee → Site Fitter
Gen-Vent Metal Works
2009.09 - 2015.02
- Progressed from trainee to site fitter role
- Installed gates, railings, doors, locks, handrails, and structural steelwork
- Carried out on-site arc welding and installation work
- Developed strong practical fabrication and fitting skills
Education
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Welding & Fabrication (Apprenticeship)
Crawley College
9 2016 - 6 2018
PEO Level 1 Diploma - Electrical Installation
Carshalton College
9 2008 - 6 2009
BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Motor Vehicle Technology
Croydon College
9 2007 - 6 2008
ABC Level 1 Diploma - Motor Vehicle Studies
Croydon College
9 2006 - 6 2007
Skills
- Structural & Bespoke Fabrication
- CNC Plasma Cutting
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Site Installation & Fitting
- Film, TV & Event Set Construction
- Contract Project Delivery
- High-Quality Finishing Standards
- Oxy-Acetylene cutting experience
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Available for contract or permanent roles
- References available upon request
Timeline
Film & TV Set Construction
Blue Bulldog Ltd
2025.09 - 2026.02
Scenic Fabrication
Scene Scape Ltd
2024.12 - 2025.08
Welder/Fabricator (Contractor)
Self-Employed
2022.01 - 2026.04
Diagon Ltd / Firecracker Works Ltd / Made Up Ltd
2022.01 - 2024.01
Skilled Welder/Fabricator
X Fabrications
2020.02 - 2021.07
Apprentice → Skilled Fabricator
Scena Productions
2015.03 - 2020.01
Trainee → Site Fitter
Gen-Vent Metal Works
2009.09 - 2015.02
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Welding & Fabrication (Apprenticeship)
Crawley College
9 2016 - 6 2018
PEO Level 1 Diploma - Electrical Installation
Carshalton College
9 2008 - 6 2009
BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Motor Vehicle Technology
Croydon College
9 2007 - 6 2008
ABC Level 1 Diploma - Motor Vehicle Studies
Croydon College
9 2006 - 6 2007