Fabricator Welder in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in NG17 (Nottinghamshire) is seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder for a hands-on workshop role. You will fabricate and weld steel and stainless components for enclosures, frames and metalwork, reading engineering drawings and ensuring accurate workmanship. This is a second shift position with hours 16:00–02:30, paid £21.44 per hour, with training on days at £16.12.

Overtime available. Experience in MIG welding is essential; TIG on stainless desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven Fabricator Welder experience in sheet-metal fabrication.
• Strong MIG welding ability; TIG on stainless is advantageous.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work from sketches.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld steel and stainless components for enclosures and frames.
• Interpret drawings, assemble components and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in a workshop environment.

Skills

Fabricator Welder

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Workshop machinery

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Pillar drills

Grinders

Job description

Job Description Fabricator Welder (MIG/TIG) - 2nd Shift - NG17 (Nottinghamshire) - Immediate opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder to join an established sheet-metal manufacturing business in NG17 (Nottinghamshire) supplying the electrical industry. The site produces steel and stainless-steel enclosures and fabricated metalwork used in builds such as LV switchgear, control panels, PDUs and modular power systems. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role suited to someone with strong fabrication ability, confident MIG welding skills, and experience working accurately to drawings in a precision sheet-metal environment. This is temp to perm role.

The Role (day-to-day)

You'll be responsible for fabricating and welding steel and stainless-steel components used in electrical enclosures, switchgear cabinets, frames and associated metalwork.

• Fabricating sheet-metal components such as enclosures, frames, doors, gland plates, brackets and internal metalwork
• MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel (and TIG welding on stainless steel - desirable)
• Using general fabrication equipment including press brakes, guillotines, pillar drills, grinders and finishing tools
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication sketches and technical specifications
• Assembling fabricated components using mechanical fitting methods (hinges, locks, studs, inserts, etc.)
• Working closely with CNC operators, welders and the paint/powder-coating team to support production flow
• Carrying out quality checks on welds, dimensions and finished components
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to a positive team culture

Hours / Shifts / Pay

This is primarily a Second Shift role, however please note: you may be required to start on DAYS initially while training, before moving onto the second shift pattern.

• Second Shift (main shift): Monday-Wednesday: 16:00 - 02:30 Thursday: 16:00 - 00:00 Pay rate: £21.44 per hour (inclusive of shift premium)
• Day Shift (training period - when required): Monday-Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30 Friday: 07:30 - 12:30 Training/day rate: £16.12 per hour

Overtime

Overtime is paid after 37.5 hours:

• Weekdays: Time + 1/3
• Weekends: Time + 1/2
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: Double time

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Fabricator Welder within sheet-metal or light/medium fabrication
• Strong MIG welding capability (TIG on stainless is advantageous)
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Confident using fabrication tools and workshop machinery safely
• Good understanding of tolerances, measurements and quality standards
• High attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• TIG welding experience on stainless steel
• Spot welding
• Experience working alongside CNC sheet metal processes (e.g., CNC punch press / CNC press brake / CNC laser)
• Exposure to powder coating environments and quality inspection standards

Interview Process

• Face-to-face interview
• Skills test
• Location: NG17 (Nottinghamshire) - full site details provided at application stage.