Fabricator/Welder (Vehicle Mechanics)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator in Lichfield. The role involves fabricating and repairing vehicle components using MIG and TIG welding, ensuring high-quality workmanship. The ideal candidate has experience in vehicle or automotive environments and is looking for a stable position that offers training and great work-life balance. Benefits include enhanced holiday allowance and opportunities for overtime and personal development.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Overtime

Company events

Training & progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Welder / Fabricator with hands-on experience in vehicle mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Welding qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld vehicle components, chassis, and frames.
• Repair, modify, and reinforce vehicle structures.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and safety compliance.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Attention to detail

Workshop experience

Job description

Fabricator/Welder (Vehicle Mechanics)

Lichfield

35,000- 45,000 + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Overtime + Company Events + Training & Progression Opportunities

Are you a Welder / Fabricator with experience working on vehicles or commercial fleets, looking for a stable role that offers a strong work-life balance and overtime to boost your earnings?

Do you want to join a long-established and highly reputable company that has been operating for over six decades, offering long-term stability, training, and clear progression opportunities?

On offer is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established business with a proven track record of success. Over the last 60+ years, the company has grown significantly and diversified into multiple ventures, building a strong reputation across the automotive and engineering sectors. They are known for investing in their workforce through continuous training, development, and enhanced benefits.

In this role, the successful Welder / Fabricator will work on a range of vehicles, trailers, and commercial equipment. You will be responsible for fabricating and repairing vehicle components, chassis, frames, and bodywork, working from engineering drawings and specifications. The role will involve MIG and TIG welding, fault repair, and modification work to a high standard. You will become a key member of the workshop team, with opportunities to support and train apprentices.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience welding and fabricating within a vehicle, fleet, HGV, plant, or automotive environment and be looking to join a company that values technical skill, development, and long‑term progression.

The Role:

• Fabrication and welding of vehicle components, chassis, and frames
• MIG and TIG welding on steel and other metals
• Repairing, modifying, and reinforcing vehicle structures
• Working from engineering drawings and specificationsEnsuring high‑quality workmanship and safety compliance
• Opportunity to mentor and train apprentices

The Person:

• Experienced Welder / Fabricator with vehicle‑based experience
• Background in automotive, HGV, fleet, plant, or commercial vehicles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Welding qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and workshop experience

Ref: BBBH23380

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