Fabricator / Welder in Cardiff

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus payments

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Cardiff area is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder. The role covers the full fabrication process from reading drawings to cutting, assembling, and welding finished components for bespoke steel products.

You will join a skilled manufacturing team, performing MIG welding to a high standard and contributing to efficient production across commercial projects. A permanent, full-time position with a structured weekly schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in metal fabrication.
• Good MIG welding ability.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience measuring, cutting, assembling and fabricating steelwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel components and assemblies from drawings.
• Measure, mark out, cut and prepare materials.
• MIG weld to high standards with clean, strong welds.
• Assemble and fabricate components to specification.
• Work from drawings and precise measurements.
• Use workshop machinery and hand tools safely.
• Check own work for quality and accuracy.
• Meet production deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work as part of a tight engineering team.

Skills

Metal fabrication

MIG welding

Read drawings

Measuring & marking

Assembly & fabrication

Quality checks

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Job DescriptionFabricator / Welder Location: Cardiff area Salary: £20.00 per hour + bonus scheme Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Hours: 40 hours per week Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The successful candidate will be a strong, hands-on fabricator who can weld to a high standard. This is not simply a welding position - we are looking for someone who is confident with the complete fabrication process, from reading drawings and measuring through to cutting, assembling, fabricating and welding finished components. You will be working as part of a skilled manufacturing team producing bespoke steel and fire protection products for commercial and industrial projects. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist fire protection systems and associated steel products, supplying projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating steel components and assemblies from engineering drawings.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials.
• MIG welding and producing clean, strong and consistent welds.
• Assembling and fabricating components to specification.
• Working from engineering drawings and detailed measurements.
• Using a range of workshop machinery, hand tools and fabrication equipment.
• Checking your own work to ensure a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Working efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a close-knit engineering and manufacturing team.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a genuinely experienced Fabricator / Welder rather than someone who is primarily a welder. You should have:

• Strong previous experience in metal fabrication.
• Good MIG welding ability.
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience measuring, cutting, assembling and fabricating steelwork.
• Good attention to detail and pride in your workmanship.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Good practical and mechanical ability.

What's On Offer

• £20.00 per hour
• 40-hour working week
• Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
• Additional bonus payments
• Permanent position
• Stable Monday-Friday working hours
• Opportunity to join an established and expanding specialist manufacturing business
• Varied and interesting fabrication work

Location

The role is based in the Cardiff area, so candidates should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance.