Welder Fabricator - Nights

Probe UK Limited; Broadfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus scheme

Annual bonus

On-site Gym

Secured Parking

32 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Probe UK Limited is seeking a Time-served Welder/Fabricator to produce high-quality welded and fabricated components to drawings and specifications. You will read drawings, set up fabrication equipment, and deliver right-first-time workmanship while following safety and Lean practices.

The role offers a night shift with 38 hours per week across four days, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, quality control, and productivity in a supportive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served welder/fabricator in manufacturing/engineering
• Confident MIG/MAG and TIG welder producing high-quality welds
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and weld symbols
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and quality documentation
• Experience with robotic/seam welding and laser equipment is advantageous
• Reliable, self-motivated, team player with good time management and communication skills
• Committed to safety and Lean principles in a high-quality environment

Responsibilities

• Weld to a high standard using MIG/MAG and TIG processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols to specification
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment (press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters)
• Flame-cut, fabricate and assemble sheet metal components with finishing
• Maintain quality documentation and Right First Time culture
• Work safely following H&S procedures and 5S/Lean principles
• Contribute to continuous improvement and production process enhancements

Skills

Time-served welder/fabricator

MIG/MAG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings and weld symbols

Quality documentation

Measuring equipment

Teamwork and communication

Tools

MIG/MAG welding

TIG welding

Press brakes

Rolls and shears

Flame cutters

Radial drills

End mills and edge planers

Job description

The Welder/Fabricator will be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components to drawings, specifications and required output levels, taking real pride in delivering work right first time. Safety, quality and full product traceability are key, so you ll need a strong eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards throughout the production process. Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you ll play an important role in keeping production running efficiently and to schedule. We ll also value your experience and ideas, giving you the opportunity to identify and contribute to improvements in processes, quality and ways of working. Why Join This Business Join a world-class UK engineering manufacturer with global reach this is a long-established industry leader in precision engineering, supplying high-quality products worldwide from its HQ, offering real stability and long-term job security.,

• Weld to a high standard using MIG/MAG and TIG processes, meeting quality requirements and ASME standards, with six-monthly welder testing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and WPS, ensuring all fabrication and welding work is completed accurately to specification.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, radial drills, end mills and edge planers.
• Flame-cut, fabricate and assemble sheet metal components, including bending, straightening, fettling, grinding and finishing using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Deliver productive, right-first-time workmanship, completing quality documentation and maintaining high standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work safely and efficiently, following all H&S procedures, PPE requirements, 5S and Lean principles, while maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Be an active team player, contributing ideas and practical expertise to continuous improvement and the ongoing development of manufacturing processes.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

A key part of the role is taking pride and ownership in the quality of your work, helping to drive a strong Right First Time culture across the organisation. The business is committed to continuous improvement and investing in their people. You ll have access to internal and external training, where appropriate, to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest factory processes, equipment and working practices.

• Time-served Welder/Fabricator with strong practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Confident MIG/MAG & TIG welder, with the ability to produce high-quality welds to the required specification and standards.
• Strong engineering drawing skills, able to interpret drawings, quality plans and written/verbal work instructions accurately.
• Technically capable and quality-focused, with experience using a range of precision measuring equipment and a methodical approach to working.
• Additional welding experience welcomed particularly robotic welding and seam welding; Laser equipment experience would also be advantageous.
• Reliable and self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, use initiative and make sound decisions within agreed procedures.
• Organised and professional under pressure, with strong time-management, communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Modern, high-precision manufacturing environment work with advanced engineering processes, cutting-edge machinery, and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in a professional setting. Supportive, well-established workforce culture join a stable, experienced team with a strong reputation locally, excellent workplace facilities, and a focus on employee wellbeing, safety, and long-term retention.

Welder/Fabricator Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £41,515 (including the nights shift allowance)
• 38 hours per week (over 4 days only)
• Monday to Thursday: 10:00pm 7:30am (you can start 30 mins earlier and finish 30 mins earlier)
• 32 days holiday s including bank holidays
• Production Bonus Scheme
• Competitive rewards package attractive salary, annual bonus scheme, strong pension, enhanced sick pay, and a wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits designed to reward commitment and performance.
• Other Benefits Include: Above average company pension contribution, on-site Gym, Secured Parking