Fabricator Welder

Selwood Ltd; Hixon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Holiday buying option

Medical cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance 3x salary

Employee discount scheme

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood Ltd is seeking a Fabricator/Welder for our Specialist Repair Centre in Hixon, Stafford. You will manufacture, modify and repair metal components to approved drawings, using MIG welding and fabrication tooling.

Key duties include following technical drawings, inspecting welds for quality, and safely operating on-site equipment. A Level 3 Diploma and forklift licence are preferred, with experience under ISO 9001 and CE standards. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology.
• Proven experience of fabrication and MIG welding to a high standard.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience using fabrication tools (guillotine, plasma cutter, steel benders, pillar drills, grinders, tapping).
• Forklift licence and awareness of ISO 9001 and CE quality standards.
• Self-motivated, reliable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication/welding activities to manufacture, modify and repair items to drawings.
• Follow engineering diagrams, drawings and specifications to ensure exact output.
• Inspect and test welded joints for quality, strength and tolerance.
• Dismantle metal structures and perform basic non-destructive testing.
• Safely operate FLT on site and maintain tools and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and well organised; set high workmanship standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, products and innovations.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Surface preparation

Basic maths

Self-motivated

Quality awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology

Tools

Guillotine

Plasma Cutter

Steel Benders

Pillar Drills

Grinders

Tapping

Forklift (FLT)

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Fabricator / Welder to join the team based at our Specialist Repair Centre in Hixon, Stafford. You'll be responsible for the manufacture, modification and repair of parts and assemblies metal components, to approved specified engineering drawings or instruction, through the safe and cost-effective use of resources, materials and equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out all fabrication / welding activities to manufacture, modify and repair items and components, including cutting, measuring, and joining metal pieces/structures, using various fabrication tooling and equipment.
• Accurately follow engineering diagrams, drawings, specifications, or other instructions to ensure exact output.
• Inspect and test welded joints for quality, strength, and tolerance.
• Dismantle metal structures and perform basic non-destructive testing methods.
• Safely operate FLT on site.
• Perform work and operate, store, and maintain all tools, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, tidy, and well organised and maintained.
• Set a professional example of good workmanship, management, and discipline. Take a proactive, positive flexible and adaptable approach to work and be supportive of your colleagues.
• Identify and recommend any opportunities to improve our processes, systems, products, and innovations to help us become more effective and efficient in the way we operate.

Qualifications And Experience

• Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology.
• Proven experience of fabrication and MIG welding to a high standard.
• Demonstrable experience of performing fabrication/work activities to a high standard and using different fabrication tooling and equipment including but not limited to Guillotine, Plasma Cutter, Steel Benders, Pillar Drills, Grinders & Tapping.
• Experience in general and bespoke specialised fabrication tasks/jobs.
• Forklift licence.
• Good awareness of surface preparation and finishing applications.
• Experience of working to ISO 9001 and CE Quality Standards.
• Good ability to read, interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Basic maths and design skills.
• Be self-motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic.

What we can do for you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Support for development and training

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments