Fabricator Welder

Kingston Barnes Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing business in Bristol is seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to produce high-spec, precision sheet metal components. You will work with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, performing tasks such as reading technical drawings, cutting, bending, and welding materials while adhering to high-quality standards. This position offers up to £18.50 per hour, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and personal career development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly pay awards

25 days Holiday + bank holidays

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Time-served fabricator/welder with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience in MIG/MAG welding within a sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, preheat, and temperature control.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture sheet metal items using various materials.
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Accurately measure and mark materials.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sheet metal machines

Job description

Fabricator

Bristol, BS5

Up to £18.50 per hour depending on experience.

Kingston Barnes has an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing and dynamic manufacturing business in Bristol, producing high-spec, precision sheet metal components. We are seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to support ongoing demand and contribute to the delivery of bespoke, high-quality work.

You will be based at the Bristol facility, working on complex steel fabrications to exacting standards. The role combines hands-on fabrication with high-quality welding. Work will include fillet and butt welds, both full and partial penetration, across a range of steel grades and thicknesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture sheet metal items using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Accurately measure and mark materials.
• Cut, bend, and form metal using various sheet metal machines.
• Assemble and join components using welding, soldering, or bolting.
• Finish products through grinding, filing, cleaning, and polishing.
• Identify and repair faults or damaged components.
• Maintain high standards of quality while meeting deadlines.

About you

• Time-served fabricator/welder with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience in MIG/MAG welding within a sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, preheat, and temperature control.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction when required.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Keen to learn, develop, and support others.

Benefits

• Up to £18.50 per hour depending on experience.
• 25 days Holiday + bank holidays.
• Monthly pay awards.
• 39 hour working week, Monday to Friday days with an early finish Friday.
• Personal career development.
• Onsite parking.

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle or apply online.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.