Welder / Fabricator

Job Type: Full-Time (Temporary to Permanent opportunity) Purpose of the Role To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm) Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment Work with overhead cranes (if trained) Read and interpret engineering drawings Maintain high health & safety standards Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements Essential Requirements Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred) Ability to weld and fabricate independently Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment Strong understanding of welding processes Good attention to detail and quality Desirable Requirements Overhead crane experience/certification Forklift licence Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments (Training can be provided for some areas) Skills & Competencies Ability to read engineering drawings Strong practical and technical skills Good problem-solving ability Reliable and safety-conscious Able to work both independently and in a team Working Hours Day Shift: Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30 Fri: 07:00 – 12:00 Night Shift: Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30 Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00 Overtime: Weekends and additional hours available Pay & Benefits Pay Rate: Days: £15.22 per hour Nights: £17.62 per hour Overtime: On-site parking Benefits: On-site parking