Welder / Fabricator – Cumbria + £40,000 + Training and ongoing professional development

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join a workshop in Kendal. This varied role involves fabricating and welding components while ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Welding and have proven workshop experience. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for training and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and ongoing professional development

Secure, long-term role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop-based fabrication and welding.
• Capable of accurate record-keeping and quality control.
• Flexible, with a willingness to learn and contribute across workshop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld bespoke and production components to a high standard.
• Operate engineering shop machinery and read technical drawings.
• Contribute to new design development and bespoke fabrication projects.

Skills

Welding skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Basic manual machining

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Welding

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Welder / Fabricator to join a well-equipped workshop in Kendal, with occasional site-based work as required. This is a varied role, working on both bespoke and production components, combining high-quality fabrication with problem-solving and technical precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld bespoke and production components to a high standard.
• Operate engineering shop machinery including cutting, punching, folding, rolling, and bending equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; CAD experience advantageous.
• Accurately document and record all work carried out.
• Contribute to new design development and bespoke fabrication projects.
• Support occasional site work to deliver customer projects.
• Assist with component preparation and coating where required.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient workshop environment in line with H&S standards.

The Candidate

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Welding.
• Proven experience in workshop-based fabrication and welding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Capable of accurate record-keeping and quality control.
• Basic manual machining skills preferred.
• Flexible, with a willingness to learn and contribute across workshop tasks.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CAD systems and ability to read complex technical drawings.
• Experience of site-based fabrication/installation.
• Proactive problem-solving and involvement in design development.

The Package

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Secure, long-term role with a respected and growing business.
• Opportunity to work on bespoke and unique fabrication projects.
• Training and ongoing professional development.

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].

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