Welder / Fabricator

JG Pears; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

20 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Introduce a Friend reward

Job summary

JG Pears invites applications for a Welder/Fabricator at Low Marnham. The role supports the rendering plant and related equipment, performing welding, fabrication, and repairs in a predominantly workshop setting. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.

Working 4 on 4 off days (05:30–17:30), you will read technical drawings, use MIG/TIG/ARC welding, and handle stainless steel and aluminium. Benefits include a pension, sick pay, and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Welding/fabrication certification or equivalent required.
• Experience as Welder/Fabricator in heavy machinery preferred.
• Proficient with MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate parts for rendering plant equipment.
• Repair, modify and manufacture metal components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ensure work meets safety regulations and company standards.
• Operate cutting, bending and shaping tools for fabrication.
• Maintain records of work and materials used.

Skills

Welding certification

Fabrication experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Welding/fabrication certification (City & Guilds/NVQ)

Tools

Cutting tools

Bending tools

Shaping tools

Job description

Welder / Fabricator

About Us

JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that's grown from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector, processing over 10,000 tonnes of material a week across the Group.

We're investing heavily in where this industry is heading, from our own combined heat and power plant, to a windfarm on our own land, to a joint venture right next door at High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility that's helping drive the UK towards net zero.

We're recruiting six Welder/Fabricators to join our Mechanical Team at Low Marnham, as part of the continued growth of our maintenance function.

Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), with overtime paid at time plus a quarter

Location: Low Marnham, NG23 6SP

Working pattern: 4 on 4 off, days only (05:30 to 17:30)

Core Benefits

• Retention bonus available after a qualifying period
• 20 days holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• £300 Introduce a Friend reward

About the Role

This role is essential in ensuring the repair, modification and fabrication of parts and components for our rendering plant and associated equipment. It's a predominantly workshop-based position, carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs and manufacturing of components, with occasional work on plant and equipment around the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing welding and fabrication tasks on plant equipment as required
• Carrying out repairs, modifications and manufacturing of metal components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics to complete tasks accurately
• Ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard, meeting safety regulations and company requirements
• Using a variety of welding techniques, including MIG and TIG
• Working confidently with hand tools and a range of materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Operating cutting, bending and shaping tools for metal fabrication
• Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
• Maintaining records of work completed and materials used

What You'll Bring

• Welding/fabrication certification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally within a heavy machinery environment
• Competency in MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Life assurance
• Occupational health, including 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, an emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support and bereavement counselling
• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information

Due to the site's location, own transport is essential. Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Keywords: Welder, Fabricator, MIG welder, TIG welder, Metal fabricator, Fabrication engineer, Structural steel fabricator, Maintenance welder