Welder Fabricator

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable, long‑term opportunity within a

Overtime available

Exposure to large‑scale, high‑spec工程

Training and upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in St Neots is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to support production of heavy‑duty steel fabrications and bespoke equipment for civil projects. This hands‑on role operates in a busy workshop, producing high‑strength components used in demanding site environments.

You will read technical drawings and weld/ fabricate accurately to engineering standards, using MIG, TIG, and MMA processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator in structural steel or heavy engineering.
• Ability to weld to precise engineering standards from technical drawings.
• Coded welding qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Experience with heavy‑gauge steel and large assemblies.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with workshop procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG-TIG and MMA welding on structural and heavy‑gauge steel.
• Fabricate bespoke frames, brackets, piling equipment, and large steel assemblies.
• Read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and schematics.
• Operate workshop machinery including presses, saws, burners, and bending equipment.
• Carry out grinding, drilling, cutting, and finishing tasks as required.
• Ensure welds meet the required strength, penetration, and quality specifications.
• Support workshop organisation, housekeeping, and equipment upkeep.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Read drawings

Heavy‑gauge steel

Fabrication

Tools

Workshop machinery

Press brakes

Burners

Grinders

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Welder Fabricator

St Neots

About the Role

A well‑established organisation within the piling and ground‑engineering sector is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to support the production of heavy‑duty steel fabrications and bespoke equipment used across major civil engineering projects. This is a hands‑on role within a busy, modern workshop, supporting the manufacture of high‑strength components for use in demanding site environments.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding structural steel assemblies to precise engineering standards. You will work directly from technical drawings to produce durable, accurate, and compliant components essential to piling and foundation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG-TIG and MMA welding on structural and heavy‑gauge steel.
• Fabricate bespoke frames, brackets, piling equipment, and large steel assemblies.
• Read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and schematics.
• Operate workshop machinery including presses, saws, burners, and bending equipment.
• Carry out grinding, drilling, cutting, and finishing tasks as required.
• Ensure welds meet the required strength, penetration, and quality specifications.
• Support workshop organisation, housekeeping, and equipment upkeep.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator in structural steel, piling, heavy engineering, or similar environments.
• Strong MIG-TIG welding capability (additional welding processes beneficial).
• Ability to fabricate accurately from engineering drawings.
• Experience working with heavy‑gauge steel and large assemblies.
• Confident using standard fabrication tools and machinery.
• Coded welding qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety procedures and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stable, long‑term opportunity within a growing engineering environment
• Overtime available
• Exposure to large‑scale, high‑spec engineering projects
• Training and upskilling opportunities