Welder / Fabricator

Theo James Recruitment; Chilton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Double time

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Gym membership discount

Free parking

Kitchen facilities

Modern facilities

Job summary

Hydram Engineering, a well‑established UK manufacturer, is seeking an experienced MIG Welder Fabricator to join their Chilton workshop. You will produce high‑quality welded components from detailed engineering drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistent craftsmanship.

This role offers rotating two-shift pattern, overtime opportunities, a generous holiday entitlement, pension, and a supportive environment that values skilled welders and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding within manufacturing/fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for welding.
• TIG welding experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Experience working with mild steel fabrications.
• Positive attitude with reliability and teamwork.
• Willingness to rotate a two-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld mild steel components to a high standard.
• Confidently read from engineering drawings to complete accurate welds.
• Carry out quality inspections on completed work.
• Operate safely whilst maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Work effectively as part of an experienced fabrication and welding team.
• Support production targets without compromising quality.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Read engineering drawings

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Flexibility to rotate shifts

Job description

Job Title: Welder Fabricator

Location: Chilton, Ferryhill

Salary: £16.80 per hour + Overtime

Benefits:

• Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Saturday
• Double time on Sundays
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service (2x annual salary from day one)
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe, clean and modern working environment

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for an experienced MIG Welder Fabricator.

Hydram Engineering is a well-established UK manufacturer with an excellent reputation for producing high-quality metal fabrication machinery supplied to customers across the globe. With continued investment in its people, technology and manufacturing facilities, Hydram offers a modern, safety-focused working environment where quality craftsmanship is recognised and rewarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business that values skilled engineers and offers long-term career prospects.

Working Hours:

38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
• Late Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm

Benefits:

As a MIG Welder Fabricator, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate alongside regular overtime opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, a company pension, Death in Service cover worth two times your annual salary from your first day, discounted gym membership, free parking, excellent welfare facilities and the opportunity to join a business that genuinely values quality craftsmanship and employee wellbeing.

Job Description:

This MIG Welder Fabricator position involves producing high-quality welded components using MIG welding techniques while working from detailed engineering drawings. You will be responsible for completing welds to a consistently high standard, ensuring dimensional accuracy and maintaining excellent quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The successful MIG Welder Fabricator will:

• MIG weld mild steel components to a high standard.
• Work confidently from engineering drawings to complete accurate welds.
• Carry out quality inspections on completed work.
• Operate safely whilst maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Work effectively as part of an experienced fabrication and welding team.
• Support production targets without compromising quality.

Skills & Experience:

To be successful as a MIG Welder Fabricator, you should have:

• Previous experience in MIG welding within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings for welding operations.
• TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Experience working with mild steel fabrications.
• A positive attitude with excellent reliability and team-working skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating two-shift pattern.

Why Should You Apply?

If you're an experienced MIG Welder Fabricator looking for a secure position with excellent overtime earning potential, modern facilities and outstanding employee benefits, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Join Hydram Engineering, where your skills will be valued, your development supported and your hard work rewarded within a growing business that is committed to engineering excellence