Welder

Stonetech Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable welding contractor in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a skilled Welder specializing in MIG fabrication. This permanent role offers a 4-day working week with Fridays off and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate should be confident in MIG welding, capable of reading technical drawings, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include on-site parking and training. Junior welders are encouraged to apply for this entry-level opportunity.

Benefits

4-day working week

Overtime available

Career progression opportunities

On-site parking

Training provided

Qualifications

• Confident in MIG welding and fabricating from drawings.
• Experience with various materials and dimensions required.
• Positive team contributor.

Responsibilities

• Perform predominantly MIG welding.
• Read and work from technical drawings.
• Fabricate independently to specifications.
• Work with mild steel and stainless steel.
• Weld materials ranging from 5mm to 20mm thickness.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Fabricating from drawings

Flexibility for overtime

Tools

Brake press

Punch press

Guillotine

Job description

Job Title:

Welder (MIG / Fabrication)

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Pay Rate:

£16.00 per hour

Hours:

Monday - Thursday (4-Day Week) | 07:00 - 16:45
Fridays: Available as overtime

Overview:

Stonetech are working with a well-established welding and fabrication contractor based in Bury St Edmunds. They support a wide range of customers across industries including construction, government, MOD, food and agriculture, delivering bespoke, varied fabrication projects.

Responsibilities:

• Predominantly MIG welding
• Reading and working from technical/engineering drawings
• Fabricating independently to specification
• Working with mild steel and stainless steel
• Welding on materials ranging from 5mm - 20mm thickness

Operating equipment experience:

• Brake press
• Punch press
• Guillotine
• Other fabrication machinery

Candidate Requirements:

• Be confident MIG welding and fabricating from drawings
• Have experience working with a variety of materials and dimensions
• Work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive workshop environment
• Be flexible to support overtime during busy periods, including potential weekend work
• Junior / trainee welders encouraged to apply, especially those who have recently completed a welding course or apprenticeship and are looking for their first role within engineering.

Benefits:

• 4-day working week (Fridays off)
• Overtime available through the week (Friday treated as overtime)
• Career progression opportunities
• On-site parking
• Training provided

Job Type:

This is a permanent position, subject to a successful 3-month probation period