Leeds Night Fabricator-Welder: Hands-on & Precise

Greenstar; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda in Leeds is seeking a skilled Fabricator-Welder to join our busy Fabrications team on a night shift. You’ll carry out welding, grinding, cutting and general fabrication to repair and refurbish waste containers, ensuring safety, reliability and presentability for customers.

We’re looking for hands-on experience with MIG welding, the ability to read technical drawings, and a practical, safety-first approach. A valid UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent.
• Proven MIG welding experience; additional welding processes beneficial.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using grinders, cutting equipment and general fabrication tools.
• Strong Health & Safety practices; attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence, if operationally required.
• Strong problem-solving skills; safety-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out welding, grinding, cutting, burning and general fabrication duties as assigned by the Fabrications/Maintenance Manager.
• Repairing and maintaining waste containers, ensuring they are fully functional, safe and presentable for customer use.
• Maintaining machinery, tools and equipment to a high standard, promptly reporting any defects.
• Working collaboratively with the welding and fabrication team and approved third-party contractors.
• Ensuring all work areas are free from hazards before starting tasks.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards within the fabrication yard at all times.
• Supporting the maintenance workshop with tasks as required.
• Cleaning down your work area at the end of each shift and following safe working practices.
• Completing and submitting relevant documentation such as log sheets, tool checks, inspection reports and other required paperwork.
• Communicating professionally with customers, colleagues and site personnel while representing Panda.

Skills

MIG welding

Read technical drawings

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding

Tools

Grinders

Cutting equipment

Fabrication tools

Forklift Truck licence

Welding qualification (BS EN ISO 9606-1)

IPAF or PASMA certification

Job description

Panda in Leeds is seeking a skilled Fabricator-Welder to join our busy Fabrications team on a night shift. You’ll carry out welding, grinding, cutting and general fabrication to repair and refurbish waste containers, ensuring safety, reliability and presentability for customers.

We’re looking for hands-on experience with MIG welding, the ability to read technical drawings, and a practical, safety-first approach. A valid UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are desirable.