Mechanical Fitter/Welders & Welders MIG Fabs

Fulcrum Engineering; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking skilled Mechanical Fitter/Welders for fabrication and welding roles. You will work from engineering drawings and be involved in the installation of machinery on various sites. Ideal candidates should have experience in MIG welding and fabrication. A competitive pay rate of £18 - £20 per hour for temp roles, with a potential for permanent employment and overtime pay, is offered. Opportunities for semi-skilled applicants may be available.

Benefits

Travel time covered

Meals covered

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Skilled in MIG, MMA, and TIG welding processes.
• Familiar with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Able to work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld materials from engineering drawings.
• Perform mechanical fitting of systems on machinery.
• Work in the fabrication shop and on installation projects.

Skills

MIG Welding

Mechanics

Fabrication

MMA Welding

TIG Welding

Using workshop machinery

Education

C & G or NVQ in Welding Fabrication or Sheet Metalwork

CSCS Card or Safety Passport

Tools

Tube bending machine

Press brake

Job description

Fulcrum Engineering & Technical are acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting personnel at all levels and covering similar Mechanical Fitting & Welding Fabrication roles depending on applicant skill sets & experience. Mechanical Fitter/Welders & Welder Fabs working on the fabrication from engineering drawings & welding angle, box, tube to high spec finish. Welders (MIG mainly) mainly working on welding sheet metal or mild steel, angle, mild steel angle, box, tube with MIG. Also mechanical fitting work on fitting of mechanical & hydraulic systems on machinery/plant such as conveyors working from engineering drawings. Working mainly in the Fab Shop plus some site work as required in a team, working on the install of machinery/plant. This could be for local Sites or UK wide; working weekdays & weekends. Travel time, hotel & meals covered by Company plus a lot of extra hours paid as overtime. We would also consider semi‑skilled applicants can apply if they can cover most of the work depending on their skill set.

Qualifications & Skills

• Able to fabricate & weld with MIG mainly, or weld with some MMA and some TIG
• Ideally C & G or NVQ Welding Fabrication or Sheet Metalwork or Mechanical Engineering
• Ideally CSCS Card or Safety Passport
• Ideally able to use tube bending machine, press brake & other workshop machinery & tools

Hours & Conditions

Hours: 0700 – 1530 + O/T after 38 hours Mon to Fri. Pos work when busy 0700 – 1700 as required. Also 0600 or 0700 to 1330 Sat as required. Term: Temp 6 – 13 weeks with good chance of perm role. Pay: Depending on Quals, Skills, Experience levels. Temp/Contract: £18 - £20 per hr basic & £22 to £25 per hr O/T via pay company basis. Perm PAYE: £16.00 to £17.00 + per hr basic with overtime rates over 38 hours x 1.33 & Sat 1.5.