Fabricator / Welder (AWDO-P14111) in Barnsley)

AWD online; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy engineering workshop is seeking a skilled Fabricator / Welder to produce high-quality fabricated components. The ideal candidate will have experience in steel fabrication, the ability to read engineering drawings, and strong attention to detail. This full-time position based in Barnsley requires compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in steel fabrication required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings essential.
• Experience with welding and metalworking processes required.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards expected.
• Knowledge of workshop health and safety practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce and assemble steel sections.
• Carry out cutting and welding tasks to required standards.
• Operate tools and fabrication machinery safely.
• Ensure all work meets quality expectations.

Skills

Steel fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Welding processes

Attention to detail

Health and safety practices

Good communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication or welding

Tools

Overhead cranes

Fabrication equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Fabricator / Welder

An excellent opportunity for a skilled Fabricator / Welder to join a busy engineering environment where you’ll work with structural steel, welding processes and technical drawings to produce high-quality fabricated components.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Welder Fabricator, MIG Welder, Structural Steel Fabricator, Metalworker, Engineering Operative.

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S73) – 100% Site Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 46 hours per week, 12-hour days Monday to Thursday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Fabricator / Welder working within a well-established engineering workshop.

As a Fabricator / Welder you will fabricate, cut and weld structural steel components while working to detailed engineering drawings and quality standards.

The Fabricator / Welder will operate tools, machinery and lifting equipment safely, producing accurate work that supports construction, manufacturing and industrial projects.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Fabricator / Welder include:

• Reading Technical Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Fabrication of Structural Steel: Produce and assemble UB’s, UC’s, PFC’s, CHS’s and other steel sections
• Cutting and Welding: Carry out cutting, grinding and welding tasks to required standards
• Safe Use of Tools and Machinery: Operate fabrication equipment, hand tools and measuring devices
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets dimensional accuracy and quality expectations
• Lifting Operations: Safely use overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Workshop Safety: Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area at all times
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and colleagues to meet production deadlines
• PPE Compliance: Always wear correct PPE and follow all health and safety procedures

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in steel fabrication
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience with welding and metalworking processes
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Knowledge of workshop health and safety practices
• Good physical fitness and ability to handle materials
• Reliability with a strong work ethic and good communication skills

DESIRABLE

• Trade qualification in fabrication or welding

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14111