Welder

Prime Appointments; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments is looking for a Welder (TIG Welder) to join a small specialist engineering firm located on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This position offers a temporary to permanent role with a pay rate of £18.00 per hour, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

The ideal candidate will have proven welding experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and strong metalwork skills. Overtime is regularly available at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Proven TIG or MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong all‑round metalwork and finishing skills.

Responsibilities

• Welding a range of architectural metalwork components using TIG/MIG.
• Fabricating and assembling bespoke and batch‑produced items.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Metalwork and finishing skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility for custom work

Job description

Role Overview

Welder (TIG Welder) at a small specialist engineering firm in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Location & Hours

Outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Own transport required due to rural location.

Compensation & Contract

£18.00 per hour (DOE). Temp to perm contract. Overtime regularly available at enhanced rates. Potential pay review after 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Welding a range of architectural metalwork components using TIG/MIG.
• Fabricating and assembling bespoke and batch‑produced items.
• Cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, bending, and fettling materials.
• Operating workshop machinery (desirable but not essential).
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Ensuring all work meets required quality and finish standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven TIG or MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong all‑round metalwork and finishing skills.
• Flexible approach to varied, custom‑based work.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Own transport required.

Pay & Hours

£18.00 per hour (depending on experience). Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, 40‑hour working week. Overtime available at enhanced rates. Temporary to permanent opportunity.

How to Apply

Apply today or contact Brendan at Prime Appointments for more information.