Welder / Fabricator

WH Scott & Son Engineers Ltd; Iron Acton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding and fabricating components according to technical plans, ensuring high-quality standards. This role includes operating welding equipment safely, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a clean work environment. Competitive pay starts from £15.00 per hour with benefits including a company pension and health programme.

Benefits

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabricating steel components as per technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings for materials preparation.
• Safely operate welding, cutting, and drilling equipment.
• Inspect and test finished products for specifications adherence.
• Assist in workshop assembly and testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge for working with various tools and equipment

Proficiency in basic maths for measurements and calculations

Experience in welding, fabricating, and working with sheet metal

Ability to stick weld

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Exciting Opportunity for Welder/Fabricator at RHC Lifting - Now Part of WH Scott Group!

RHC Lifting Limited, a market leader in the lifting equipment industry, is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients across the South East. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Welders/Fabricators to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for joining metal using a variety of techniques, to form structures and equipment for RHC Lifting clients and customers. The welder / fabricator will be involved in cutting and welding materials according to technical plans and drawings created by design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, prepares materials and builds from technical drawings as assigned by the Projects Team.
• Competently and safely operates welding, cutting and drilling equipment.
• Ensures all work carried out is done safely and in accordance with RHC Lifting safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and test finished products for functionality and adherence to specifications.
• Assists in workshop assembly and testing activities.
• Provides general workshop assistance including carrying out painting of lifting equipment.
• Ensures high standards of quality are maintained at all times.
• Measures, cuts and bends steel components for construction.
• Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the enhancement of fabrication methods, seeking efficiency and reduction of costs.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Operate in accordance with Company values at all times.
• Any other reasonable duties as determined by the Directors.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge for working with various tools and equipment
• Proficiency in basic maths for measurements and calculations
• Experience in welding, fabricating, and working with sheet metal
• Ability to stick weld is essential
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship

Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme