Welder​/Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter

Location:

Middleton, Manchester

Salary: £39,000

Shift Pattern:
Weekend Shift - Friday to Sunday, 6:00am - 6:00pm

The Company A well‑established manufacturing company is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy manufacturing environment where you’ll be involved in a wide variety of fabrication, welding and mechanical engineering projects, supporting production and continuous improvement across the site.

If you enjoy a varied, hands‑on engineering role where no two days are the same, this could be the ideal opportunity.

• Manufacture bespoke machine components, guards, brackets, frameworks and conveyors.
• Carry out high‑quality MIG welding and fabrication work.
• Operate manual centre lathes, milling machines and other workshop machinery.
• Mechanical fitting and assembly of fabricated components.
• Manufacture replacement machine parts from engineering drawings.
• Repair rollers, shafts, bearing housings and other production equipment.
• Support mechanical breakdowns where machining or fabrication expertise is required.
• Assist with machinery installations, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and comply with all health and safety procedures.

• Time‑served Welder/Fabricator, Mechanical Engineer or completed recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience operating manual centre lathes and milling machines.
• Mechanical fitting experience.
• Ability to manufacture components from engineering drawings.
• Experience repairing industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Excellent fault‑finding and practical problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Flexible approach with the ability to support engineering projects and breakdowns.

• Knowledge of conveyors, rollers, bearings and shafts.
• Forklift, MEWP or Abrasive Wheels certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Salary of £39,000.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long‑term career progression within a successful manufacturing business.
• A varied engineering role involving bespoke fabrication, machinery improvements and continuous improvement projects.

If you’re an experienced Welder / Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter looking for a long‑term opportunity within a stable manufacturing environment where your skills will be valued, we’d love to hear from you.