MIG Welder Fabricator

Randstad Delivery (GBS); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Performance-linked bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tata Steel is seeking a time-served Welder Fabricator for the Steelpark site in Wolverhampton. You will perform MIG and/or ARC welding and fabrication to support both breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.

Role requires interpreting complex drawings, maintaining high welding standards, and mentoring junior team members. Day shifts Mon-Fri; ASAP start subject to medical and drug/alcohol test.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• Strong background in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG and arc welding techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes.
• Profound Health & Safety legislation understanding.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing fabrication and welding repairs to facilitate breakdown recovery and planned maintenance.
• Working to the highest welding standards at all times.
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings to produce precise fabrication works.
• Diagnosing equipment issues and implementing preventative solutions.
• Managing and prioritising fabrication workloads to meet operational demands.
• Maintaining adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Documenting maintenance activities, spare requirements and root causes using internal systems.
• Mentoring junior team members and apprentices.

Skills

MIG welding

Arc welding

Education

ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in a relevant fabrication/welding discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced MIG and/or ARC Welder?

Do you have Fabrication experience within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment?

Are you based in or around Wolverhampton?

Tata Steel is seeking a time served Welder Fabricator who is proficient in MIG and/or ARC welding at their Steelpark site. Steelpark is the UKs largest steel distribution and processing centre. Only applicants with full Right To Work in the UK can be considered on this occasion.

Role: Maintenance Fabricator & Welder

Location: Steelpark Way, Willenhall, Wolverhampton WV11 3SQ, United Kingdom

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + 10% Employer pension

Shift Patterns: Day shifts, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week

Start: ASAP, but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Executing fabrication and welding repairs to facilitate both breakdown recovery and planned maintenance
• Working to the highest Welding standards at all times
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings to produce precise fabrication works
• Diagnosing equipment issues and implementing preventative solutions
• Managing and prioritising fabrication workloads to meet rigorous operational demands
• Maintaining stringent adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Documenting maintenance activities, spare requirements, and root causes using internal management systems
• Mentoring junior team members and apprentices

Essential requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship
• ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in a relevant fabrication/welding discipline
• Strong background in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG and arc welding techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes
• Profound Health & Safety legislation understanding
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Good level of IT literacy
• Strong verbal and written communication skill

Benefits

• 35 days of holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Performance-linked bonus scheme
• Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Private healthcare scheme
• Leading pension plan (6% employee against 10% employer)
• Lifestyle benefits, including retail discounts and employee assistance programs