Junior Welder/Fabricator

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Aldridge is looking for a Junior Welder/Fabricator. This role offers full training on custom engineering projects in a supportive team environment. You will assist in fabrication and welding tasks, learn from detailed engineering drawings, and engage in varied manufacturing tasks. Ideal candidates are those with a welding apprenticeship or college course background, who seek a long-term career with development potential. Competitive pay is offered based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Full training provided

Company benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience from a welding apprenticeship, college course, or similar.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in welding and fabrication.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the fabrication, welding, and fitting of bespoke engineering projects.
• Learn to work from fully detailed engineering drawings.
• Carry out varied, practical workshop tasks.
• Support projects from start to finish.
• Work within a skilled and supportive five-person engineering team.
• Maintain good standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping.

Skills

Basic welding/fabrication experience

Mechanical/DIY fitting skills

Education

Welding apprenticeship or college course

Job description

Junior Welder/Fabricator

£13.00 - £15.00 per hour + Full Training Provided + Company Benefits + Supportive Team Environment.

Aldridge

Are you a junior welder who has completed a welding apprenticeship, college course, or similar, looking for full training while working on custom engineering projects from start to finish?

Join a well‑established engineering company that builds custom fabrication projects. With ongoing investment in equipment, training, and the workshop, it’s a great place to learn, develop, and gain real hands‑on experience in a supportive team.

You’ll work with an experienced team in a covered workshop, helping with fabrication, welding, and fitting custom projects. The work is varied, not repetitive, and you’ll be involved in all stages of the build. Full training and on‑the‑job support will be provided to help you develop quickly.

This role is ideal for someone with college training or apprenticeship experience in welding or fabrication who wants a long‑term job with real career development.

The Role

• Assist with the fabrication, welding, and fitting of bespoke engineering projects
• Learn to work from fully detailed engineering drawings
• Carry out varied, practical workshop tasks (not repetitive bench work)
• Support projects from start to finish
• Use and develop general mechanical/DIY fitting skills
• Work within a skilled and supportive five‑person engineering team
• Maintain good standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping

The Person

Junior‑level Welder/Fabricator or someone with basic welding/fabrication experience.

Commutable to Aldridge.

Reference: BBBH22988A.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.