Fabricator Welder / Days and Nights available

AWD Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

AWD Recruitment is seeking a Fabricator Welder for a 100% site-based role in Barnsley. You will read engineering drawings, fabricate and weld structural steel, and work in a busy workshop with day or night shifts. Overtime and benefits are available, with weekly pay.

Role requires experience in structural steel fabrication, welding proficiency, and a strong safety mindset. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential in meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel fabrication and welding.
• Ability to read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Safety-conscious with knowledge of workshop H&S procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Experience using fabrication machinery and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel sections.
• Weld, cut and grind to meet project requirements.
• Operate fabrication machinery and hand tools safely.
• Ensure components meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Safe operation of lifting equipment and cranes when required.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

steel fabrication

welding

read drawings

quality workmanship

fabrication machinery

hand tools safety

physical fitness

H&S awareness

team player

trade qualification

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication or welding

Tools

fabrication machinery

hand tools

Job description

Fabricator Welder

An excellent opportunity for a skilled Fabricator Welder with structural steel fabrication, welding and engineering drawing experience, with day or night shift options available.

If you'Ve also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:

Steel Fabricator, Welder Fabricator, MIG Welder, Structural Steel Fabricator, Metalworker, Fabrication Technician, Fabrication Operative, Welding Technician, Welding Operative, Welder, Fabricator

SALARY

Day Shift up to £20.06 per Hour / Night Shift up to £20.74 per Hour + Overtime + Benefits (Weekly Pay)

LOCATION

Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S73) - 100% Site Based

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS

Day Shift or Night Shift (some overtime will be required)

Days: 40 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 07:15 to 16:00, Friday 07:45 to 14:00

Nights: 46 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 16:00 to 04:00

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Fabricator Welder to join a busy structural steel manufacturing environment producing high-quality fabricated components.

As a Fabricator Welder you will cut, assemble and weld structural steel sections, working from engineering drawings, fabrication specifications and quality standards.

The successful Fabricator Welder will work with the production team in a fast-paced workshop, maintaining safe working practices while helping meet project deadlines.

DUTIES

• Reading Technical Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications accurately
• Steel Fabrication: Fabricate and assemble structural steel sections including UB, UC, PFC and CHS
• Welding Operations: Carry out welding, cutting and grinding to meet project requirements
• Use of Equipment: Operate hand tools, fabrication machinery and measuring equipment safely
• Quality Control: Ensure fabricated components meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards
• Lifting Operations: Safely operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all workshop health and safety procedures at all times
• Housekeeping Standards: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to meet production deadlines

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication and welding
• Ability to read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency in welding and general metalworking processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Experience using fabrication machinery and hand tools safely
• Good physical fitness and ability to handle steel materials
• A safety-conscious approach with knowledge of workshop H&S procedures
• Reliable, punctual and dependable with a strong work ethic
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Trade qualification in fabrication or welding (preferred but not essential)

JOB REF: AWDO-P15076