Welder & Fabricator

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator in Christchurch, offering £16–£18 per hour with overtime available. The successful candidate will handle various structural projects, performing tasks such as welding to standard and interpreting fabrication drawings. Ideal candidates will possess strong MIG welding skills and have 2–5 years of experience. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, profit share scheme, and support for skill growth.

Benefits

Overtime at time and a half

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary profit share scheme

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator.
• Recent coding preferred or willingness to renew.
• Experience with fabrication and welding of structural steel.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Operate equipment safely and complete routine safety checks.
• Carry out fabrication, welding, and associated tasks on structural steel sections.

Skills

Strong MIG welding ability

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings

Experience with structural steel standards

Job description

Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator – Christchurch

£16‑£18ph

As a Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator, you’ll join a busy workshop handling structural projects ranging from execution class 2 to 3. The work is varied, technical, and well suited to someone confident interpreting fabrication drawings and producing clean, consistent MIG welds. Recent coding is preferred, though renewals can be arranged. This is a solid long‑term position offering stability, support, and room to grow your skills. This opportunity is ideal for a Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator who takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and consistently high standards.

Key responsibilities

• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Work in line with company values and site procedures
• Operate equipment safely and complete routine safety checks
• Carry out fabrication, welding and associated tasks on structural steel sections
• Weld to BS EN 9606-1:2017 standard
• Produce accurate work from fabrication drawings and complete quality checks/sign‑offs
• Record fabrication times in the STRUMIS system
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop area

Essential skills

• 2–5 years’ experience as a Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator
• Strong MIG welding ability
• Ability to read and work confidently from fabrication drawings
• Recent coding (or willingness to renew)
• Experience working to structural steel standards and procedures

Desirable experience

• Exposure to execution class 2 or 3 projects
• Familiarity with STRUMIS or similar production systems

Benefits

• £16–£18 per hour
• Overtime at time and a half (when available)
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary profit share scheme

If you’re an experienced Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Rio at Holt Engineering on 07483025038.