Welder

PHILIP KENNEDY ENGINEERING LIMITED; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys working on a variety of fabrication and site-based projects. Responsibilities include fabricating metal components, TIG welding, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills along with a full UK driving licence and experience with stainless steel and aluminium fabrication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Competence in TIG welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled in the use of fabrication tools, machinery, and measuring equipment.
• Good problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience with stainless steel and aluminium fabrication.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components to specification.
• Carry out TIG welding to a high standard.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work with accuracy.
• Operate workshop machinery and hand tools safely.
• Assist with site installations, repairs, and maintenance works.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Welding and metal fabrication

TIG welding processes

Reading engineering drawings

Using fabrication tools

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Experience with stainless steel fabrication

Experience with aluminium fabrication

Knowledge of pipework fabrication

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Welder/Fabricator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in high quality workmanship and enjoys working on a wide range of fabrication and site based projects.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components to specification
• Carry out TIG welding to a high standard
• Interpret engineering drawings and work with accuracy
• Operate workshop machinery and hand tools safely
• Assist with site installations, repairs, and maintenance works
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding and metal fabrication
• Competence in TIG welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in the use of fabrication tools, machinery, and measuring equipment
• Good problem solving skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with stainless steel and aluminium fabrication
• Experience working to coded welding standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of pipework fabrication or mechanical fitting

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026