Fabricator Welder

Mitie Projects; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie invites an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our Coventry manufacturing team. You will read drawings, fabricate structural steelwork, pipework, and assemble components for prefabricated modular solutions.

The role requires MIG, TIG and MMA welding, with 3+ years in fabrication, and a strong focus on safety and quality. You will work on diverse projects across the UK and contribute to on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Read, understand and interpret fabrication, general and welding drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Experience fabricating and welding structural steelwork and pipework.
• Ability to measure, mark out, cut, fit, assemble and weld with precision.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and productivity in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometric drawings and welding specs.
• Measure, mark out, cut, prepare and assemble steelwork and pipework from raw materials.
• Carry out MIG, TIG and MMA welding to a high standard while complying with quality requirements.
• Manufacture pipe spools, skid assemblies, support steelwork and plantrooms on schedule.
• Fit, tack and assemble components for final welding with correct tolerances.
• Operate workshop machinery, tools safely and efficiently per procedures.
• Conduct self-inspections and quality checks against drawings and welding standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment and contribute to site safety initiatives.
• Work independently and with colleagues to deliver fabrication solutions on multiple projects.
• Demonstrate commitment to workmanship, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Read & interpret drawings

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Fabrication & assembly

Quality & safety

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

ROLE: Fabricator Welder

HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: Coventry

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Fabricator Welder to join our manufacturing team in Coventry. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of structural steelwork, carbon steel pipework and stainless steel pipework projects, supporting the manufacture of high-quality prefabricated mechanical and structural solutions for commercial and industrial projects throughout the UK.

Role Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings and welding specifications accurately to ensure all work is completed in line with project requirements.
• Measure, mark out, cut, prepare and assemble structural steelwork, carbon steel pipework and stainless steel pipework from raw materials through to finished assemblies.
• Carry out MIG, TIG and MMA (Arc) welding to a consistently high standard whilst maintaining compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Manufacture pipe spools, skid assemblies, support steelwork, riser modules and packaged plantroom systems within production schedules and project deadlines.
• Fit, tack and assemble fabricated components ready for final welding, ensuring correct tolerances and alignment are achieved.
• Operate workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct self-inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with engineering drawings, welding standards and company quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment and proactively contribute to site health and safety initiatives.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality fabrication and welding solutions across multiple projects.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workmanship, continuous improvement, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Fabricator Welder within a manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environment.
• Proven experience fabricating and welding structural steelwork to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrable experience fabricating and welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipework.
• Competent in MIG, TIG and MMA (Arc) welding processes.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and welding details.
• Strong fabrication capability, including measuring, cutting, fitting, assembling and welding materials from raw stock through to completed products.
• Good understanding of fabrication tolerances, weld quality requirements and inspection standards.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality workmanship.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Current or previous welding qualifications or coded welding certifications.
• Experience working to BS EN 1090 requirements.
• Experience manufacturing prefabricated mechanical modules, packaged plantrooms or similar offsite construction solutions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts or other workshop machinery.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging fabrication and welding projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop and expand your technical skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development within a growing manufacturing and engineering business.
• Exposure to a wide range of structural steelwork, pipework and modular engineering solutions.