Welder

Adept Resourcing; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join their team in South Yorkshire. The successful candidate will work on MIG and TIG welding to create high-precision components for various industries. This position offers competitive hourly rates starting at £19.07 during the probation period and increasing to £20.69 thereafter, along with excellent pension contributions and holiday allowances. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to read technical drawings.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Salary increase after probation

Excellent pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Welder / Fabricator in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Competent in MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding to fabrication drawings.
• Work on hard facing/cladding applications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld components accurately.
• Interpret engineering drawings and inspection requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet targets.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK hard facing specialist and precision engineering manufacturer with a long-established history operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Sheffield's renowned engineering district. They provide high-precision components and bespoke engineering solutions, including hard facing, precision machining, welding, inspection, and turnkey manufacturing for critical applications across industries such as Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Marine, Defence, Power Generation, General Engineering, Rail and Aerospace.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join a highly experienced engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the fabrication and welding of high-precision components, including hard facing and cladding work to exacting quality standards.

7.30am - 4pm Monday to Thursday

7.30am - 12pm Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding to fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Work on hard facing/cladding applications (PTA and other deposition processes preferred).
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld components accurately and efficiently.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow company and customer-specific welding procedure approvals and specifications (where applicable).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Welder / Fabricator in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Competent in MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Desirable:

• Experience with PTA, hard facing/cladding, or specialised deposition techniques.
• Previous exposure to precision engineered components for critical sectors.
• Welding certification (PCN/CSWIP/SFI/NDT where applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates with a salary increase after probation.
• £19.07 per hour during 3-month probation
• £20.69 per hour post-probation
• Excellent pension contribution and generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop specialist welding and fabrication skills.