Fabricator / Welder

QS Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,352 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Work on interesting custom steel projects

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Fabricator/Welder to join their team in Leicester. The role involves reading technical drawings, measuring, cutting, welding, and assembling steel components to specifications. The position offers £15.50 - £16.50 per hour plus overtime, and opportunities for career progression. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in steel fabrication and the ability to work in a workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficient in welding and metalworking techniques.
• Competent with fabrication tools and machinery.
• Physical ability to handle materials.

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and specifications.
• Measure, cut, weld, and assemble steel components.

Skills

Steel fabrication

Reading technical drawings

Welding techniques

Using fabrication tools

Education

Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Fabricator / Welder

Leicester

£15.50 – £16.50 per hour + overtime

Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm

Full Time, Permanent

About the Role:

An established engineering firm in Leicester are looking for a Fabricator / Welder to join their team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for reading technical drawings, measuring, cutting, welding and assembling steel components to precise specifications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and metalworking techniques.
• Competent with fabrication tools and machinery.
• Physical ability to handle materials and work in a workshop environment.
• Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship (desirable).

• £15.50 – £16.50 per hour.
• Overtime is time and 1/4 after 42.5 hrs, after 47 hrs time and 1/2.
• Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
• Work on a variety of interesting and custom steel projects.

Hourly Rate: You will be paid £15.50 to £16.50 per hour Overtime is time and 1/4 after 42.5 hrs, after 47 hr time and 1/2

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm + overtime

Closing Date: 20260202

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Steel Fabricator.
• Background in structural steel / architectural metalwork.
• Confident reading and interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Strong jig work and setting-out ability.