Tig Welder in Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire

Energy Jobline CVL; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator for its production team. This hands-on role involves TIG welding of bespoke stainless-steel food processing equipment for UK and international customers.

Key duties include fabrication and assembly of bespoke equipment, stainless-steel pipework, purge welding, reading drawings and ensuring tolerances are met while maintaining health and safety standards. You will join a team focused on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• TIG welding and fabrication experience essential for bespoke equipment.
• Experience working with stainless steel in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of tolerances and bend allowances.
• Experience with pipework and purge welding is desirable.
• Operates sheet-metal and fabrication machinery safely.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• City & Guilds qualification or apprenticeship advantageous.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless steel from 1mm to 12mm in thickness.
• Fabricate and assemble bespoke equipment.
• Weld stainless-steel pipework and perform purge welding.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Adhere to tolerances and bend allowances.
• Operate sheet-metal and fabrication machinery.
• Produce high-quality work to engineering standards.
• Work effectively within a production team.
• Support installation work at customer sites when required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication experience

Stainless steel

Pipework & purge welding

Reading drawings

Tolerance & bend allowances

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Team player

Education

City & Guilds in Welding/Fabrication

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Sheet-metal/fabrication machinery

Job description

The Role

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join its production team.

This is a varied, hands‑on role involving the fabrication and TIG welding of bespoke stainless-steel food processing equipment for both UK and international customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• TIG welding stainless steel from 1mm–12mm thickness
• Fabrication and assembly of bespoke equipment
• Stainless-steel pipework and purge welding
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working to specified tolerances and bend allowances
• Operating sheet-metal and fabrication machinery
• Producing high-quality work to engineering standards
• Working effectively as part of a production team
• Supporting installation work at customer sites when required
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping

About You

The successful Welder / Fabricator will ideally have:

• Proven TIG welding and fabrication experience
• Experience working with stainless steel
• Experience with pipework and purge welding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of tolerances and bend allowances
• Experience using sheet-metal/fabrication machinery
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A City & Guilds qualification in Welding/Fabrication or a recognised engineering apprenticeship would be advantageous, although relevant hands‑on experience will also be considered.

Working Hours

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday:

• Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
• 10-minute morning break and 30-minute lunch break