Welder

Pertemps Bridgwater; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Pertemps Bridgwater is looking for an experienced Welder to join a busy workshop in Highbridge. You will perform MIG and TIG welding on mild steel and other materials, fabricate components for industrial equipment, and work from engineering drawings and technical specs.

Join a skilled team in a well‑established engineering environment with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Immediate start available and potential long‑term/permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Welder or Welder/Fabricator.
• Good experience with MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Previous fabrication experience.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG welding on mild steel and other materials.
• Fabricating and welding components for industrial equipment.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Measuring, cutting, preparing and fitting materials prior to welding.
• Ensuring completed welds meet the required quality standards.
• Inspecting finished work and identifying any defects or areas requiring adjustment.
• Using a range of workshop tools and fabrication equipment.
• Working alongside other members of the engineering team to meet production requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Welding equipment handling

Job description

Welder

£17.00 per hour | Highbridge | Full-time

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Welder to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Highbridge.

Working as part of a skilled workshop team, you will be involved in the fabrication and welding of components used within industrial equipment. This is a varied, hands‑on position offering the opportunity to work on a range of projects within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Carrying out MIG and/or TIG welding on mild steel and other materials
• Fabricating and welding components for industrial equipment
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measuring, cutting, preparing and fitting materials prior to welding
• Ensuring completed welds meet the required quality standards
• Inspecting finished work and identifying any defects or areas requiring adjustment
• Using a range of workshop tools and fabrication equipment
• Working alongside other members of the engineering team to meet production requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Welder or Welder/Fabricator
• Good experience with MIG and/or TIG welding
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Previous fabrication experience
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment
• Previous experience within engineering or manufacturing would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• £17.00 per hour
• Full-time, ongoing position
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent
• Varied welding and fabrication work
• Opportunity to work within an established engineering environment
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced Welder/Fabricator looking for your next opportunity in the Highbridge area, we'd be keen to hear from you.