Senior Welder / Fabricator

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a Senior Welder / Fabricator to join the engineering team.

You will perform TIG and MIG welding on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel, and fabricate thin-gauge components from sheet metal and tubes, including 0.9 mm thickness. The role covers manufacturing one-off parts, prototypes and small batches, and requires interpreting drawings and using a range of workshop machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience in TIG and MIG welding on aluminium and steels.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to fabricate thin-gauge components (0.9 mm) from sheet metal.
• Experience making jigs and fixtures for fabrication.
• Based within commutable distance to Salisbury.

Responsibilities

• Weld with TIG and MIG to high standards on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Fabricate thin-gauge components from sheet metal, tube, bar and section (as thin as 0.9 mm).
• Manufacture prototypes, small batches and repeat production parts from drawings and samples.
• Create jigs and fixtures to support fabrication and production.
• Perform cutting, forming, fitting, welding and finishing to meet specs.
• Interpret technical drawings to manufacture components accurately.
• Operate workshop machinery and equipment (hydraulic presses to 100 tonnes, guillotines, folders, saws, grinders, drills).
• Monitor stock levels of materials and consumables.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Fabrication

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Mild steel

Reading drawings

Workshop machinery

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Guillotines

Folders

Saws

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Position

Senior Welder / Fabricator

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire

About the role

Senior Welder / Fabricator required. Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out high-quality TIG and MIG welding and fabrication across aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel. The role will involve manufacturing thin-gauge components and assemblies, producing one-off parts, prototypes, small batches and regular production items using technical drawings, sketches, samples and verbal instructions. This is a varied, hands‑on workshop position offering the opportunity to work across different fabrication projects, from bespoke components and prototype development through to repeat production work. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, maintain high standards of workmanship and support the wider engineering team where required.

Position Overview

• Carrying out TIG and MIG welding on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel to a consistently high standard.
• Fabricating thin-gauge components and assemblies from sheet metal, tube, bar and section, including materials as thin as 0.9mm steel.
• Manufacturing one-off components, prototypes, small batches and repeat production parts from engineering drawings, sketches, samples and verbal instructions.
• Manufacturing jigs and fixtures to support fabrication, assembly and small-batch production processes.
• Undertaking cutting, forming, fitting, welding and finishing operations to ensure components meet dimensional, functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings to manufacture components accurately.
• Operating a range of workshop machinery and fabrication equipment, including hydraulic presses up to 100 tonnes, guillotines, folders, saws, grinders and drills.
• Monitoring stock levels of materials and consumables, ensuring adequate supplies are maintained.

Position Requirements

• Proven experience in a welding and fabrication role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong TIG and MIG welding experience, working with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Experience manufacturing and using jigs and fixtures to support fabrication and assembly operations.
• Competent operating general workshop machinery, including presses, guillotines, folders, saws, grinders and drills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality work and minimising defects and rework.
• Based in a commutable distance of Salisbury.

Remuneration & Working Hours

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 16:30
• Holiday allowance and pension.