Welder/Fabricator - Level 2 - REQ 3181

Recruit Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Income protection

Annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Fabricator & Assembly Technician to join a specialist engineering manufacturer in Suffolk. You will fabricate, weld and assemble bespoke components from detailed drawings, using MIG, TIG and MMA processes within a busy production environment.

This permanent role offers varied, hands-on work on unique projects, quality-focused assembly, and opportunities for training and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven welding experience in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG, TIG and MMA welding.
• Manufacture bespoke fabrications from metals.
• Construct frames, platforms and mounting assemblies from drawings.
• Operate fabrication equipment (saws, rollers, presses, grinders).
• Ensure components meet drawings and quality standards.
• Assemble mechanical systems including bearings, motors and gearboxes.
• Install and align moving components for safe operation.
• Carry out testing and fault-finding on assemblies.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical Fabricator & Assembly Technician

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Sector: Manufacturing & Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An established specialist engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fabricator & Assembly Technician to join its production team.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining high-quality fabrication and welding with mechanical assembly and fitting. You'll be involved in the manufacture of bespoke engineered products, structural fabrications and mechanically driven systems, working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

The role offers the opportunity to work on unique, technically challenging projects within a modern manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Manufacture bespoke fabrications from mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Construct custom frameworks, platforms, support structures and mounting assemblies.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, rollers, press brakes, grinders and cutting machinery.
• Ensure all fabricated components meet drawing specifications and quality standards.
• Assemble mechanical systems including bearings, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, linear rails and drive mechanisms.
• Install, align and fit moving components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Carry out testing and basic fault-finding on completed mechanical assemblies.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Complete in-process inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding capabilities.
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Mechanical assembly, fitting or machine-build experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Competent in the use of fabrication machinery and workshop equipment.
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet production deadlines.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised welding certifications.
• Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience building bespoke machinery, automation equipment or complex mechanical assemblies.
• Previous experience within a project-based manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• £19.00 - £22.00 per hour DOE
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support programmes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Income protection benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Stable employment with a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the design, fabrication and assembly of bespoke mechanical and structural systems. Known for delivering complex, high-quality projects, the company continues to invest in its people, facilities and manufacturing capabilities, offering excellent long-term career opportunities.