Welder Fabricator

Location: Cambridgeshire

Welder / Fabricator

Location:

Sandy, Bedfordshire
Type:
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £20p/h DOE

Hours:

39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

The Opportunity

Guided Talent is recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly respected engineering manufacturing business for a skilled Welder / Fabricator.

This is a hands-on, varied role manufacturing specialist food processing equipment for UK and international customers. The position would suit an experienced welder/fabricator with strong stainless steel experience who enjoys working on bespoke engineered products.

Key Responsibilities

* Welding and fabrication of stainless steel components (1.0mm – 12mm thickness)

* TIG and Synergic MIG welding including pipework and purge welding

* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

* Working to tolerances and understanding bend allowances

* Operating fabrication and sheet metal machinery

* Working within production or occasionally on customer sites

* Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship

* Following Health & Safety, hygiene, and inspection procedures

* Supporting team objectives within production

General Objectives

* Deliver high standards of quality engineering work

* Maintain strong standards of safety, discipline, attendance, and timekeeping

* Work effectively as part of a team

Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience in welding and fabrication (stainless steel essential)

* Experience with TIG and MIG welding processes

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Strong fabrication and sheet metal experience

* Good understanding of tolerances and fabrication techniques

* Team player with a proactive attitude

Qualifications (Desirable)

* City & Guilds in Welding and Fabrication

* Apprenticeship within a recognised engineering environment

Working Hours

Early finish on fridays. Overtime is generally available and paid at 1.5x hourly rate (weekdays and Saturday mornings). A reasonable level of overtime is expected when requested.

Benefits

* Annual bonus based on company performance

* 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 26 with service)

* Life assurance

* Company sick pay scheme

* Pension scheme

* Workwear provided

* Subsidised drinks and snacks

* Staff meals and company events