Maintenance Welder/Fabricator
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
CONTRACT MAINTENANCE WELDER / FABRICATOR - DAYS
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE | HEAVY PLANT ENVIRONMENT | £35/HR | INSIDE IR35
3-Month Contract | Potential to Become Permanent
Pay Rate: £35 per hour for all hours worked via our accredited payroll partner
Shift PatternMonday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00
Friday - 06:00 - 16:00
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy industrial equipment, ensuring safe operation, reliability, and reduced downtime.
Key duties include:
- Carry out MIG and stick welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs
- Complete planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance activities
- Repair and maintain equipment including chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, moulds, mixers, conveyors, and plant structures
- Support improvements to equipment life and reliability within a high-abrasion environment
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols
- Complete fabrication, fitting, and structural repair work to a high standard
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and modifications
- Work closely with maintenance and production teams to prioritise tasks
- Follow strict safety procedures including LOTO/LOTOTO, hot-work permits, confined space requirements, and PPE standards
- Proven experience as an industrial Welder / Fabricator
- Strong MIG and stick welding ability
- 2-5 years' experience within a manufacturing, heavy plant, cement, concrete, or aggregate environment (preferred)
- Excellent steel fabrication, fitting, and layout skills
- Mechanical maintenance experience
- Ability to work from engineering drawings and welding specifications
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Relevant welding qualifications/certifications
- Immediate start available
- Competitive £35/hr contract rate
- Stable day shift pattern
- Opportunity within a heavy industrial environment
- Potential route into a permanent position
- A role where your practical skills make a real difference
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