Welder Fabricator

Purpose of the Role

To carry out high-quality welding and fabrication of ground-engaging buckets and attachments, ensuring all work meets required safety and quality standards.

• Perform MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
• Complete multi-run fillet welds to a high standard
• Work on plate thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 200mm
• Use oxy/acetylene cutting equipment safely and effectively
• Operate general hand tools for fabrication tasks
• Interpret basic engineering drawings (if required)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Meet production and quality targets
• Undertake a weld test as part of the role

• Time-served Welder/Fabricator
• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience
• Experience with MIG welding processes
• Ability to perform multi-run welding
• Competent using hand tools and cutting equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Valid crane certificate (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in heavy fabrication or earthmoving equipment

• Good manual dexterity and technical ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and undertake training

• Shift Patterns:
• Day Shift:
• Mon Thurs: 07:30 16:30
• Fri: 07:00 12:00
• Nights:
• Mon Wed: 21:00 07:30
• Thurs: 20:30 07:00
• Pay Rate:
• £15.22 day shift
• £17.62 per hour (night shift including shift allowance)
• Overtime available