Welder Fabricator

Prime Appointments; Parkeston; On-site; GBP 13,776,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Temporary to permanent

Long-term progression

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a MIG Welder / Fabricator for a Harwich, Essex workshop role. The position is day shift, full time, with a temporary-to-permanent progression. You will weld mild steel, fabricate parts from drawings, and contribute to production targets in a busy workshop.

The ideal candidate has MIG welding experience, capable hand fabrication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Immediate start is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience with mild steel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Hand fabrication and general workshop duties.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding mild steel components to a high standard.
• Hand fabrication including cutting, grinding, drilling and assembly.
• Working from technical drawings and job sheets.
• Preparing materials and setting up parts for welding.
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Carrying out basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Supporting workshop production targets and deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Tools

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

MIG Welder / Fabricator - Harwich, Essex - Day Shift - Full Time - Up to £17 p/h

We are currently recruiting for a MIG Welder with fabrication experience to join a well-established engineering and fabrication business based in Harwich, Essex. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity offering long-term stability. This role would suit someone with previous MIG welding experience, confident working with mild steel, and able to carry out general fabrication tasks from engineering drawings.

About the Role

You will be involved in the fabrication and welding of a range of metal components and structures within a busy workshop environment. From data centres to industrial energy systems, bespoke noise control solutions built on design excellence, combining MIG welding with light to medium fabrication duties, ensuring high-quality finished products are delivered to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG welding mild steel components to a high standard
• Hand fabrication including cutting, grinding, drilling and assembly
• Working from technical drawings and job sheets
• Preparing materials and setting up parts for welding
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality standards are met
• Carrying out basic maintenance of tools and equipment
• Supporting workshop production targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a MIG Welder / Fabricator
• Confident with hand fabrication and general workshop duties
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (for top salary bracket)

• Previous experience in a fabrication or engineering workshop environment
• Strong all-round welding and fabrication skillset
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and deadlines
• Experience working with jigs and fixtures

What's On Offer

• Up to £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Temporary to permanent position
• Long-term progression within a stable engineering business
• Immediate start available for the right candidate