Welder Fabricator

Pure Talent Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided transport

Accommodation provided when working

Job summary

Pure Talent Group is hiring an experienced MIG Welder for a busy Derby workshop in heavy engineering and rail refurbishment. The role covers fabrication, repair, and refurbishment of rail wagons and heavy components, working from technical drawings and ensuring high quality welds.

The position is permanent, full-time (42.5 hours/week) with overtime available, and may involve UK-wide site work. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork is essential for success in this varied role.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience in heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Understanding of workshop safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld on heavy steel components and fabrications.
• Repair and refurbish rail wagons and heavy steel assemblies.
• Work from drawings and specifications to prepare, cut, weld and finish parts.
• Maintain high workmanship, safety and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Heavy engineering

Rail engineering

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding / Fabrication

Job description

MIG Welder - Heavy Engineering

Location: Derby

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum plus overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time - 42.5 hours per week

Overtime: Enhanced rates available

Sector: Rail Engineering / Heavy Fabrication

Experienced MIG Welder? Looking for a permanent role with plenty of variety, excellent overtime rates and the opportunity to work on major engineering projects? We are working with an established engineering business in Derby that is expanding its welding and fabrication team due to an increase in workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced MIG Welders to join a busy, well-equipped engineering workshop, working on heavy fabrication, rail wagon refurbishment and structural repairs.

You'll be involved in a variety of engineering projects, from repairing and refurbishing rail wagons to manufacturing and repairing heavy steel components.

We're really interested in experienced MIG Welders from rail, structural steel, heavy fabrication, industrial engineering and similar environments.

What you'll be doing

• MIG welding on heavy steel components and structural fabrications.
• Repairing and refurbishing rail wagons, including bolster repairs and corrosion damage.
• Fabricating and repairing wagon components, battery boxes and other heavy steel assemblies.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, welding and finishing metal components.
• Carrying out high-quality weld repairs to meet required standards.
• Using workshop fabrication equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and health and safety.
• Supporting occasional site-based engineering and welding projects where required.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in MIG welding, ideally within a heavy engineering or fabrication environment.
• Experience working with structural steel, heavy fabrications or industrial equipment.
• The ability to produce strong, consistent, high-quality welds.
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience preparing and repairing steel components.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A good understanding of workshop safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to complete a practical weld test.

Desirable but not essential

• Previous experience in rail engineering, rolling stock or wagon refurbishment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding / Fabrication or equivalent.
• Experience with TIG welding or aluminium fabrication.
• Experience working on industrial maintenance, structural repairs or site-based engineering projects.

Time-served Welders with strong practical MIG welding experience are encouraged to apply, even without formal qualifications.

Salary, overtime and benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday-to-Friday daytime working.
• Opportunity for additional earnings through overtime.
• Varied heavy engineering and rail refurbishment projects.
• Opportunity to undertake UK-wide site work.

For site-based assignments, additional benefits include:

• Paid travel time from departure at the depot until return to the depot or hotel.
• Company-provided transport.
• Accommodation provided when working away.
• £25 per night food allowance.