Steel Fabricator / Welder

QS Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Leicester seeks a permanent Steel Fabricator / Welder. The role involves reading technical drawings, measuring, cutting, welding, and assembling steel components to precise specifications. Offering £15.50 – £16.50 per hour with opportunities for overtime, this position promotes career progression and skill development on various custom steel projects. Applicants must have proven experience in steel fabrication and the ability to interpret fabrication drawings.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Work on interesting and custom steel projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and metalworking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reading technical drawings.
• Measuring, cutting, welding and assembling steel components.

Skills

Steel fabrication

Reading technical drawings

Welding techniques

Metalworking techniques

Operating fabrication tools

Education

Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Steel Fabricator / Welder
£15.50 – £16.50 per hour + overtime
Leicester
Monday to Friday, 42.5 hrs a week
Permanent

About the Role

An well-established engineering business in Leicester are looking for a permanent Steel Fabricator / Welder to join their growing workforce. You will be responsible for reading technical drawings, measuring, cutting, welding and assembling steel components to precise specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience in steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and metalworking techniques.
• Competent with fabrication tools and machinery.
• Physical ability to handle materials and work in a workshop environment.
• Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship (desirable).

Benefits

• £15.50 – £16.50 per hour.
• Overtime is time and 1/4 after 42.5 hrs, after 47 hrs time and 1/2.
• Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
• Work on a variety of interesting and custom steel projects.

Hourly Rate

You will be paid £15.50 to £16.50 per hour. Overtime is time and 1/4 after 42.5 hrs, after 47 hr time and 1/2.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours a week

Closing Date

20260202

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Steel Fabricator.
• Background in structural steel / architectural metalwork.
• Confident reading and interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Strong jig work and setting-out ability.