Fabricator Welder (Nightshift)

HAD-FAB LTD; Tranent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Had Fab in Scotland is seeking a skilled Night Shift Fabricator Welder to join our precision team. You will read detailed drawings, fabricate and weld structural steel components, and perform MIG welding to a high standard on the night shift.

This role requires hands-on fabrication, safe operation of machinery, and a strong eye for quality. You will work with a tight-knit night shift crew to meet production targets and support the UK’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fabricator Welder.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and weld plans.
• Fabricate and weld structural steel components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out MIG welding to a high standard.
• Perform cutting, burning, grinding, and finishing operations.
• Operate fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.
• Inspect your own work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
• Work closely with the night shift team to meet production targets.

Skills

Fabricator Welder

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Job description

Are you a skilled Fabricator Welder who prefers nights and takes pride in precision workmanship?

At Had Fab, our night shift plays a critical role in keeping production moving. If you enjoy hands-on fabrication, working from detailed drawings, and producing high-quality steelwork in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.

The Role

As a Night Shift Fabricator Welder, you will:

Read and interpret technical drawings and weld plans

Fabricate and weld structural steel components to tight tolerances

Carry out MIG welding to a high standard

Perform cutting, burning, grinding, and finishing operations

Operate fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely

Inspect your own work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards

Work closely with the night shift team to meet production targets

About You

Proven experience as a Fabricator Welder

Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes

Competent in MIG welding

Confident reading and working from engineering drawings

Safety-focused, reliable, and detail-driven

Comfortable working night shifts as part of a team

Why Join Had-Fab?

Be part of a supportive, skilled night shift team

Work on large-scale projects supporting the UK’s energy transition

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Stable workload and long-term career prospects

What We Offer

Competitive salary with night shift allowance