Fabricator Welder

8-i; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Fabricator Welder to join their growing team. This role involves hands-on fabrication and welding of bespoke mechanical equipment across various sectors. The candidate must have strong MIG and MMA skills, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a proactive work approach. The position offers competitive pay, overtime, and long-term career development opportunities. Travel may be required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the UK.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

6-monthly bonus payments

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid hotels and expenses when working away

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fabricator Welder.
• Confident working independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and welding of bespoke mechanical equipment.
• MIG and MMA welding to engineering specifications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Skills

MIG welding

MMA welding

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Qualifications in fabrication and/or welding

Job description

Join a growing engineering manufacturer as a Fabricator Welder, working on bespoke mechanical equipment across multiple sectors. Secure role, strong pay, overtime, and long-term development.

Fabricator Welder

Hull, East Yorkshire

• Full-time, permanent (Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week)
• £16.50 per our minimum (£18.20 per hour site rate when working away
• Overtime available (weekdays and weekends)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client is an established and growing manufacturer of bespoke mechanical equipment, providing design, manufacture, installation and ongoing support across a wide range of engineering sectors. Due to continued growth and diversification, our client is now looking to expand their fabrication and welding team.

The Role

This Fabricator Welder role offers hands‑on involvement in the manufacture and installation of custom‑built equipment. You will work across a range of fabrication and welding processes, contributing to high‑quality engineering solutions in varied industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and welding of bespoke mechanical equipment
• MIG and MMA welding to engineering specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Carrying out hot works safely and efficiently
• Working independently and as part of an experienced engineering team
• Travelling to site and working away from home when required

Benefits

• Attractive pension scheme
• 6-monthly bonus payments
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid for hotels and expenses when working away
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Exposure to multiple sectors and varied engineering equipment

Enhanced Overtime Rates

• Time and a half (weekdays & Saturdays)
• Double time (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
• Day in lieu for full Bank Holiday worked

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a conscientious and motivated Fabricator Welder with a strong work ethic and excellent technical ability. You will be confident working on your own initiative while contributing positively to a team environment.

About you:

• Qualifications in fabrication and/or welding
• Previous experience as a Fabricator Welder
• Strong MIG and MMA welding skills
• Ability to understand and work from engineering drawings
• Experience carrying out hot works
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to work away from home when required
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills

How To Apply For The Role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Welder Fabricator, MIG Welder, MMA Welder, Mechanical Fitter, Steel Fabricator, Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Manufacturing Operative, Engineering Technician, Installation Engineer.