Skilled Welder/Fabricator

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Horley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

3:00 PM daily finish

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator for a leading architectural metalwork specialist based in Horley. You will join a small workshop team and take projects from drawings through to final assembly and finish.

The role requires MIG and TIG welding across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, with experience reading fabrication drawings and operating shop machinery. Overtime is available; permanent, full-time position with a 3:00 PM finish on standard days.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication and welding, ideally within architectural metalwork.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings accurately.
• Proficiency using MIG/TIG welding on diverse materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
• Fabricate architectural metalwork structures using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Operate workshop machinery including press brakes, cutting, and shaping equipment.
• Carry out MIG and TIG welding to high-quality standards.
• Prepare, grind and finish products to exact quality before installation or surface treatment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules safely.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Machine operation

Tools

Press brake

Shop machinery

Job description

Location: Horley, Surrey

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:00 (Overtime available on weekday evenings and possibly Saturday mornings)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and skill level

About the Role

Our client, a leading architectural metalwork specialist based in Horley, is seeking a skilled, reliable, and hard-working Welder / Fabricator to join their established workshop team.

They design, manufacture, and install high-end architectural metalwork for both residential and commercial projects. Their diverse product range includes bespoke staircases, balustrades, structural canopies, fire escapes, access ramps, and custom fabrications.

Working within a dedicated team of 4-5 fabricators, you will play a key role in taking projects from initial technical drawings through to final assembly and high-quality finishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and accurately interpreting engineering and architectural working drawings.
• Fabricating architectural metalwork structures using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Operating workshop machinery, including press brakes (folding), cutting, and shaping equipment.
• Carrying out high-standard MIG and TIG welding across various gauges and materials.
• Prepping, grinding, and finishing products to exact quality standards prior to installation or surface treatment.
• Collaborating effectively with team members to meet production schedules safely and efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in metal fabrication and welding, ideally within the architectural metalwork sector.
• Welding Skills: Proficient in both MIG and TIG welding across mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Technical Skills: Confident reading fabrication drawings and operating shop machinery (press brake experience is essential).
• Quality Focus: High attention to detail with pride in delivering neat welds and clean product finishes.
• Attributes: Punctual, hard-working, adaptable, and a genuine team player seeking a long-term, stable career position.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive Pay: Salary reflecting your background, skill set, and trade capability.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard working day finish at 3:00 PM.
• Earning Potential: Overtime available during peak periods (weekday evenings and optional Saturday mornings).
• Job Security: A permanent, steady role within a well-established, expanding workshop