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Jark (Wakefield) Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jark (Wakefield) Ltd in Coalville is seeking four skilled Welder/Fabricators to fabricate, weld and assemble structural steel components in our workshop, with occasional site work.

You should have NVQ level 2/3, CSCS card, and proven MIG/MAG welding experience; holding a full UK driving license and willingness to travel for site installations is essential. The role involves reading engineering drawings, using fabrication equipment, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication & Welding, Structural Steelwork or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent construction competency card).
• Proven MIG/MAG welding experience on mild steel.
• Experience in fabrication and assembly of structural steelwork.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work away from home for site installations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel components from engineering drawings.
• MIG/MAG welding on mild steel sections.
• Assemble steel frames for modular buildings.
• Welding & grinding to specification.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drills, grinders and hand tools.
• Interpret fabrication drawings and maintain tight tolerances.
• Assist with site installation of steel-framed modular buildings.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and welding procedures.
• Work as part of a fabrication and installation team.
• Maintain workstation and tools to a high standard and follow H&S procedures.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Fabrication

Read engineering drawings

Workshop machinery

Site installations

Quality standards

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding

Full UK Driving Licence

IPAF/PASMA (desirable)

Coded welding qualifications (desirable)

Telehandler or Forklift License (desirable)

Overhead Crane experience (desirable)

SSSTS or Site Safety qualification (desirable)

Job description

My client in the Coalville area require x 4 skilled Welder / Fabricators.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator / MIG-MAG Welder who takes pride in building solid, high-quality steel structures? Join a leading manufacturer where you will bring technical engineering drawings to life. In this role, you will fabricate, weld and assemble structural steel components.

Key Responsibilities

Fabricate structural steel: fabricate structural steel components from engineering drawings.

MIG/MAG welding: carry out high-quality MIG/MAG welding on mild steel sections.

Assemble steel frames: assemble steel frames for modular buildings.

Welding & grinding: perform tack welding, final welding and grinding to specification.

Equipment operation: use fabrication equipment including saws, drills, grinders and hand tools.

Technical accuracy: interpret fabrication drawings and work to tight tolerances.

Site installation: assist with the installation and erection of steel-framed modular buildings on site.

Quality & compliance: ensure all work complies with quality standards and welding procedures.

Teamwork: work effectively as part of a fabrication and installation team.

Safety & housekeeping: maintain your dedicated workstation and tools to a high standard, ensure full procedural compliance, and take genuine pride in workshop cleanliness. Strictly follow all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems - this includes wearing correct PPE, participating in briefings, and keeping both the yard and construction sites safe and tidy.

Minimum NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding, Structural Steelwork or equivalent

Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent construction competency card)

Proven experience in MIG/MAG welding of mild steel

Experience in fabrication and assembly of structural steelwork

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good understanding of fabrication techniques and workshop machinery

Willingness to work away from home when required for site installations

Full UK Driving License

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Coded welding qualifications (advantageous but not essential)

IPAF and/or PASMA certification

Telehandler or Forklift License

Overhead Crane experience

SSSTS or Site Safety qualification

Experience within modular construction or off-site manufacturing

Experience with structural steel erection on construction sites

Up to £16.00 per hour, there is the possibility that the opportunity could become permanent in the future