Fabricator Welder

Recruit4staff; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fabricator Welder to join their team in Skelmersdale. This role involves fabricating a variety of steel products, including tanks and vessels, while adhering to high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in MIG and TIG welding, along with the ability to read engineering drawings. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and a pathway to permanent employment. Join a dynamic team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real impact on innovative projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Buy & Sell up to 5 days leave per year

Medicash Health Benefit

Referral Scheme

Pension

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG and TIG welding with structural and mild steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel products from engineering drawings.
• Maintain high-quality standards and accurate work records.
• Perform MIG welding and assemble components.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication of steel components

Reading engineering drawings

Working with mild steel

Working with structural steel

Pressure testing

Drilling

Education

NVQ/C&G in Fabrication and Welding

Driving Licence

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering company in their search for a Fabricator Welder to work in Skelmersdale.

Job Role: Fabricator Welders are responsible for fabricating a range of steel products in a workshop setting. This includes working from engineering drawings, fabricating mild steel and structural steel components, and performing MIG welding. The role also involves making tanks, vessels, and structural components while maintaining high-quality standards and accurate work records.

• Pay: Up to £17 per hour
• Hours of Work: 7am-3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7am-12:00 Friday
• Duration: Temp to Perm
• Overtime Rules: x1.5 in the week and on Saturday, x2 on Sunday
• Fabrication of steel components
• Working from engineering/technical drawings
• MIG welding
• Experience working with mild steel and structural steel

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience making tanks and vessels
• Working with stainless steel
• TIG welding
• Previous experience working as a coded welder

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ/C&G in Fabrication and Welding or equivalent
• Driving Licence

Desired Qualifications:

• Coded in MIG welding
• Coded in TIG welding
• CSCS/CCNSG Card

Commutable From: Skelmersdale, Warrington, Ormskirk, Haydock, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Manchester, Chorley

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading structural steel fabrication company, in their search for experienced Fabricator Welder (Heavy Gauge) to work in their workshop near Wigan

For the successful Fabricator Welder (Heavy Gauge)our client is offering:

• Hourly rate of £17.12 per hour (PAYE)
• Basic Salary of £35,609 per annum
• Overtime paid at x1.5 (£25.68) & x2 (£34.24)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
• Overtime available afterhours and on weekends
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Buy & Sell up to 5 days leave per year
• Medicash Health Benefit
• Referral Scheme
• Pension
• Permanent Opportunity

The role - Fabricator Welder (Heavy Gauge)

• Fabricating structural components.
• Plate perpetration, using different methods (Oxy – fuel gas cutting & Hand Grinding), pressure testing, drilling & lock fitting)
• Fit, fair and tack weld steelwork
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating various tools and machinery.
• Assembling the parts into a structure, usually by welding it, but sometimes using bolts and rivets
• Finishing off the assembly, using tools like grinders and polishers to smooth the surface
• Ensuring high-quality standards are met.
• Following health and safety protocols

What our client is looking for in a Fabricator Welder (Heavy Gauge) :

• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in fabrication or welding / Plating
• Proven expertise in fabrication and welding. ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience in the Marine / Nuclear / Steel fabrication / Off-shore / Petro-chemical or Construction industries - ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience with Heavy Gauge Fabrication/ Plating work- ESSENTIAL
• Significant experience in structural steel fabrication - BENEFICIAL
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Key skills or similar Job titles: Fabricator Welder, Fabricator, Welder Fabricator, Fabrication, MIG, MMA, Coded Welder, Flux Core, STICK Welding, Sheet Metal Worker, Welder, Plater, Boilermaker, Plating

Commutable From: Wigan, Manchester, Warrington, St Helens, Skelmersdale, Widnes, Chorley, Preston, Bolton, Leyland

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (NW) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

West Lancashire

Temporary

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering and fabrication company in their search for a Pipe Welder to work in Skelmersdale

Job Role: Working in their workshop, the Pipe Welder will carry out TIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel pipework, following technical drawings to complete precision welds. The role will also involve quality inspection of finished work to ensure high standards. This is a hands-on position focused on welding accuracy and structural integrity.

Job Details:

• Hours of Work: Core Hours: 7am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday is 7am–12:00pm
• Duration: Temporary
• Benefits: Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• TIG welding of stainless steel and carbon steel
• Working from drawings

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Coded TIG welder for 6G
• Some Fabrication
• Experience with steel fabrication

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ/C&G in TIG Welding or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Coded TIG welder for 6G

Commutable From: Skelmersdale, Warrington, Ormskirk, Haydock, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Manchester

Similar Job Titles: Coded Welder, Pipe Welder, Pipefitter Welder, Fabricator Welder, TIG Welder, Stainless Steel Welder, Workshop Welder

For further information about this role, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.

Knowsley

Permanent

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a well-established Steel Fabrication Company in their search for a Fabrication Supervisor to work in their leading facility in Kirkby.

Job Role:

As a Fabrication Supervisor, you will manage a team of steel fabricators to ensure work is completed on time and to the right quality. You will oversee fabrication jobs involving structural steel, mild steel, and stainless steel. The role includes inspecting MIG and TIG welded components, checking for weld quality and structural integrity, and reviewing technical drawings. You will also be required to train and mentor other fabricators, attend production meetings, manage 5S practices in the fabrication shop, and identify opportunities to improve both production times and quality through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Pay: £39,500 to £43,680 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
• Company Pension
• Free Parking
• Duration: Permanent
• Experienced fabricator welder with experience in mild steel, stainless steel, and structural steel
• Proven experience working on heavy duty and structural steel fabrication work
• Experienced with MIG and TIG welding
• Proven experience of training & mentoring fabricator welders
• Experience as a coded welder in MIG and TIG welding
• Experience managing health & safety
• Experience of continuous improvement
• Experience of Quality Management

Desired Qualifications:

• Previously a Coded Welder in MIG or TIG
• Health & Safety related qualifications i.e. NEBOSH or IOSH
• Quality related qualifications
• Management related qualifications
• Full Driving Licence

Additional Information:

• Attendance at regular production meetings is required
• Strong focus on quality control, health & safety, and team training
• Continuous improvement mindset essential for driving production efficiencies

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Commutable From:

For further information about this and other Fabrication Supervisor positions, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (NW) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency.