Welder Fabricator

Edge Recruits; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension entitlement

Job summary

Edge Recruits is recruiting a Welder / Fabricator for a well-established British manufacturer based in Buckfastleigh. You will fabricate and weld metal components in a busy workshop, following drawings and maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role offers Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with a temp-to-perm pathway and pension entitlement. MIG/TIG welding experience and reading drawings are desirable and essential respectively for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a workshop team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components and assemblies from drawings and specs.
• Carry out welding duties to a high standard.
• Use fabrication machinery, hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

Welder / Fabricator

Location: Buckfastleigh

Salary: Welder - £13.00 per hour | Fabricator / Welder - £14.00 per hour

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established and highly regarded British manufacturer based in Buckfastleigh. With a heritage dating back over 50 years, our client are renowned for designing and manufacturing premium high-quality products, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering techniques. Working within a busy workshop environment, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding metal components used in the production of market-leading products, while supporting quality, efficiency and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components and assemblies from technical drawings and specifications
• Carry out welding duties to a consistently high standard
• Use fabrication machinery, hand tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

About You

Essential:

• Previous welding and/or fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively as part of a workshop team

Desirable:

• Previous fabrication experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• MIG or TIG welding experience
• Experience working with steel and sheet metal products

What's in it for You?

• Monday to Friday working hours with no regular weekend shifts
• Temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term career prospects
• Holiday pay and pension entitlement
• Opportunity to join a respected local manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship