Junior Welder/Fabricator

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Aldridge is seeking a Junior Welder/Fabricator to assist with bespoke engineering projects. The role offers full training and is ideal for someone with a basic welding or fabrication background, looking for long-term career development. You will work within a skilled and supportive team, helping with varied tasks in a covered workshop. Competitive hourly wage from £13.00 to £15.00 and additional benefits are included.

Benefits

Full training provided

Company benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Junior‑level welder/fabricator or someone with basic welding/fabrication experience.
• Commutable to Aldridge.

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.

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 teamMaintain 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.

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