Fabricator Welder

Shields Ltd; Kirkburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Holidays: 22 days + 8 bank holidays

Christmas Eve off when it falls on a工作

Birthday voucher

Free uniform

Paid break

Job summary

Shields (Driffield) Ltd in Driffield, East Yorkshire, is seeking a full-time Fabricator/Welder to join our team. You will fabricate, assemble and weld metal components from engineering drawings, mainly from our workshop with occasional site work across the UK.

The role offers training and development, with opportunities to broaden skills across workshop and site-based activities. OTE £40,000 and a competitive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ Welding Certificate required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in MIG, TIG and/or MMA welding.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Experience in metal fabrication or engineering workshop.
• Good attention to detail and workmanship.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and weld metal components from engineering drawings.
• Operate welding, cutting, grinding and workshop machinery.
• Work on bespoke equipment including silos, conveyors, cyclones, elevators and transitions.
• Work in workshop and site environments and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Independent worker

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ Welding Certificate

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA (stick) welding

Job description

Fabricator / Welder – OTE £40,000

Shields (Driffield) Ltd is a well-established, family-run business based in Driffield, East Yorkshire. With a strong reputation built over many years, we take pride in delivering high-quality design, manufacturing, and installation services across the UK.

We specialise in mechanical engineering and bulk materials handling and processing systems, offering everything from the manufacture of small precision components to large-scale turnkey installation projects. Much of our work comes from long-standing clients, reflecting our commitment to reliability, quality, and excellent customer service.

The role

We are looking for a full-time experienced Fabricator / Welder to join our expanding team.Working primarily from our workshop in Driffield, with local and nationwide site work as required, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly and welding of metal components from engineering drawings and specifications.

This is a varied role manufacturing bespoke equipment including silos, conveyors, cyclones, elevators and transitions. You will work with a range of materials and use welding, cutting, grinding and workshop machinery to produce high-quality fabricated components.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. In return, we offer ongoing training and development, with opportunities to broaden your skills across both workshop and site-based activities.

Essential candidate requirements:

• Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ Welding Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in MIG, TIG and/or MMA (stick) welding
• Experience fabricating and assembling metal components from engineering drawings
• Experience working in a metal fabrication or engineering workshop
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Good understanding of workshop and site health & safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and time-management skills

The role also requires training/competency in areas including Manual Handling, Overhead Crane Operations, Abrasive Wheels, Telehandler Operations, MEWP/IPAF, Slinging and Signalling and Working at Height. Appropriate training will be provided where applicable.

Desirable candidate requirements:

• Forklift Truck Licence
• Level 3 First Aid at Work
• Fire Warden training
• COSHH Awareness
• PASMA
• PUWER Awareness
• Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel and/or aluminium
• Maintenance or repair welding experience
• Previous on-site fabrication or installation experience
• Experience working around or operating lifting equipment

Work schedule

• Minimum of 40 hours per week
• If you work more than 40 hours in a week (Monday to Saturday), then overtime payments will be made at time and a half. For hours worked at night and on a Sunday, payment will be made at double time.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Salary competitive depending on experience
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to confidential mental health support, counselling, and specialist guidance
• Free on-site parking
• Holidays: 22 days plus 8 days bank holidays per annum
• Christmas Eve off when it falls on a working day
• Birthday voucher
• Free uniform when necessary
• Paid break of up to an hour, depending on the hours of work