Welder Fabricator, SPIDER

Welder Fabricator

Spider is advertising on behalf of a family-focused engineering and manufacturing business serving customers across a range of commercial sectors, looking for a Welder Fabricator to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis near Ipswich, Suffolk.

• Competitive Salary: £13.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is also available and paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional:
  Company pension scheme

Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to join their skilled workshop team. Working within a well‑established family‑run business, you will be involved in the fabrication of commercial vehicle bodies, lifting equipment, and associated structures for a national customer base operating across a variety of transport‑related sectors.

This is a hands‑on role offering variety, stability, and the opportunity to work on a range of bespoke projects from a fully equipped workshop environment.

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday, 08:30 – 17:30 and Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.

• Fabricate substructures, lifting equipment, and commercial vehicle bodies to required specifications
• Work on a variety of fabrication projects from the company workshop
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and project documentation
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and to agreed project deadlines
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety throughout all fabrication activities

• Minimum five years of positional MIG welding experience
• Confidence welding a range of material thicknesses from 1mm to 20mm
• Strong fabrication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately from technical documentation
• Basic mathematical and design skills
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of managing workload effectively
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Must live within a commutable distance of Ipswich

Our client is a successful family‑run business with a strong reputation for manufacturing high‑quality commercial bodies, lifting equipment, and truck‑mounted crane installations. They serve customers nationwide across a range of industries and pride themselves on delivering quality workmanship, maintaining long‑term customer relationships, and creating a supportive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills.