MIG Welder​/Fabricator

Position: MIG Welder/Fabricator (Permanent)
MIG Welder/Fabricator 6757

Location:

Heysham

Hours:

08:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday

Salary:
Up to £18.50 per hour (circa £38,000 per annum)

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing business specialising in high-quality steel fabrication. This is a permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability, structured training, and genuine progression opportunities. High performers can earn up to £1,000 per week.

You will be part of a skilled fabrication team producing industry-leading bunded fuel tanks, bowsers, and bespoke steel fabrications up to 85,000 litres. Products are manufactured to premium standards for well-known UK and international brands, supplying sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, aviation, and industrial markets.

This role involves the fabrication and manufacture of high-spec diesel and aviation fuel storage equipment, working primarily with carbon steel and occasionally stainless steel.

Key Responsibilities

* Fabricate and weld vessels, pipework, and structural components from engineering drawings

* MIG welding primarily on 3–6mm carbon steel, with some TIG welding on stainless steel

* Carry out cutting, welding, grinding, and finishing to a high standard

* Work with pipe and flange assemblies in both carbon and stainless steel

* Ensure work is completed within standard times and quality requirements

* Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping within the workshop

* Pass completed work to the next production stage to specification

Key Skills

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication

* Strong knowledge of MIG welding (TIG experience advantageous)

* Ability to read and interpret design and manufacturing drawings accurately

* Experience welding in all positions

* Use of gas cutting equipment

* Experience using overhead cranes and slinging

* Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices

* Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks

* Basic maths skills

* Good attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

* Able to work independently with minimal supervision

* Strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude

* Spoken English an advantage

* Live within easy commuting distance of Heysham (LA3)

* Previous welder coding and references required

Benefits

* All PPE provided

* Ongoing training and skills development

* Long-term career progression within a growing fabrication team

For more information please contact Tom at First Base Employment.

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors