Welder/ Fabricator

Involve Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Workshop and site work

Supportive team environment

Temp to perm

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fabricator / Welder for a hands-on role in Melton Mowbray. You will work from engineering drawings, using MIG and TIG welding to produce high-quality fabrications, with some MMA welding when needed.

The role covers workshop fabrication and on-site fitting, requiring safe operation of hand and power tools, accurate measuring, and a commitment to meeting project deadlines. A full UK driving licence is preferred and you'll join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven welding and fabrication experience.
• Good MIG and TIG welding skills.
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Good mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability.
• Confidence with hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with MMA welding would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling metal structures and components to drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard.
• MMA welding where required – experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Measuring, cutting, shaping, preparing and finishing materials.
• Using hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Carrying out workshop fabrication as well as on-site fitting and installation.
• Checking completed work to ensure it meets the required quality and dimensional standards.
• Identifying and resolving fabrication or fitting issues where required.
• Working closely with other members of the team to meet project and production deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment and following all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Reading drawings

Measuring

Driving licence

Problem solving

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join our team.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a skilled fabricator who is confident working from engineering drawings and can produce high‑quality work using MIG and TIG welding. The position will involve a mixture of workshop‑based fabrication and on‑site fitting, so applicants should be comfortable working in both environments.

The Role

• Fabricating and assembling metal structures and components to drawings and specifications
• Carrying out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard
• MMA welding where required – experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings
• Measuring, cutting, shaping, preparing and finishing materials
• Using hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment safely and effectively
• Carrying out workshop fabrication as well as on‑site fitting and installation
• Checking completed work to ensure it meets the required quality and dimensional standards
• Identifying and resolving fabrication or fitting issues where required
• Working closely with other members of the team to meet project and production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment and following all health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Proven welding and fabrication experience
• Good MIG and TIG welding skills
• Experience working from engineering drawings
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical problem‑solving ability
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment
• Good measuring and basic maths skills
• The ability to work accurately and produce a high standard of finish
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work both in the workshop and on customer/project sites
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with MMA welding would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Varied fabrication and welding work
• A mixture of workshop and site‑based projects
• Opportunity to work on a range of fabrication projects
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive pay, dependent on skills and experienceTemp to perm