Welder

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Welder in Bedford for an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a pure fabrication position, carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work to keep site machinery and infrastructure operating safely.

The ideal candidate will have strong TIG welding experience in an industrial environment and be able to work independently or as part of a maintenance team, typically on days Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Welder
• Strong TIG welding and fabrication skills
• Experience repairing or modifying existing equipment, machinery or structures
• Good practical problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, production or another industrial environment would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carrying out TIG welding and some fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site
• Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures
• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance-related work
• TIG welding to a high standard
• Working alongside the engineering and maintenance teams
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a good standard

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Independent / teamwork

Job description

Welder Bedford

Location: Bedford
Contract: Non stop ongoing contract and temp to permanent (like a permanent role)
Shift: Monday to Friday, days
Welding: Must have TIG - ideally some fabrication

Can be paid PAYE, Umbrella or Limited Company - Good rates

We are currently recruiting for a Welder to join a busy manufacturing facility in Bedford on an ongoing contract.

This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a traditional fabrication position. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work around the site, helping to keep equipment, machinery and site infrastructure operating safely and effectively.

The Role

As a Welder, you will be involved in:

• Carrying out TIG welding and some fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site
• Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures
• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance-related work
• TIG welding to a high standard
• Working alongside the engineering and maintenance teams
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a good standard

About You

We are looking for an experienced Welder with strong TIG welding experience who is comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

You should have

• Previous experience as a Welder
• Strong TIG welding and fabrication skills
• Experience repairing or modifying existing equipment, machinery or structures
• Good practical problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, production or another industrial environment would be advantageous

This would suit a TIG Welder who enjoys a varied maintenance environment and is looking for a long-term contract rather than short-term fabrication projects.

Commutable from

Bedford, Kempston, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Stevenage, St Neots, Flitwick, Ampthill, Shefford, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.