Welder Fabricator

Inplace Personnel Services Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Profit Related Pay Scheme

Life Insurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Car Purchase Scheme

23 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Inplace Personnel Services Ltd seeks an experienced Welder Fabricator to join a busy UK manufacturing team. You will operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse structural steel, interpret drawings and follow standard operating procedures to ensure high-quality outputs in a safe, well-equipped workshop.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Level 3 Welding qualification or equivalent, strong IT literacy, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Welding Qualification or equivalent experience in fabrication/welding.
• Experience in a fabrication and welding environment is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• IT literate; comfortable with ERP systems, Excel and email; scanners beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Carry out positional welding on structural steel and perform pre-use inspections.
• Read technical drawings and follow SOPs and BOMs for fabrication.
• Prepare and fabricate metal components; maintain clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Level 3 Welding Qualification

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Welding Qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Barcode/QR code scanners

Job description

Welder Fabricator

Location: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £34,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Welder Fabricator to join our growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern production environment where quality, safety and teamwork are highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using a variety of welding processes, including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding. You will carry out positional welding on structural steel, undertake tacking, marking out, jigging and fabrication activities, and ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.

The role involves monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes to prevent overheating, distortion, shrinking, warping or expansion of materials. You will examine completed work for defects and use measuring equipment, straightedges and templates to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. Following technical drawings, standard operating procedures and bills of materials is a key part of the position.

You will be required to prepare and fabricate metal components ready for welding and operate workshop equipment including chop saws, iron workers, pillar drills and linishers. Working safely in an extracted environment using Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) systems and appropriate PPE is essential. Daily responsibilities will also include carrying out pre-use machinery inspections to minimise equipment failures and maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Welding Qualification or possess equivalent industry experience. Previous experience within a fabrication and welding environment is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

You should be IT literate and comfortable using ERP systems, Microsoft Excel and email. Experience using handheld barcode or QR code scanners would be advantageous. A strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment are all key requirements for this role.

We are looking for someone who is physically fit, proactive, dependable and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving abilities, a positive attitude and personal integrity are essential.

Working Hours

39 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am to 2:30pm
Friday: 6:00am to 1:00pm

The working day includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and a 20-minute paid break.

Benefits

• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Profit Related Pay Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Car Purchase Scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme