Welder Fabricator

Recruitment Helpline; Chalk Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established steelwork company in Houghton Regis seeks an experienced steel fabricator to work on various structural and architectural products. The role requires skills in MIG/MAG and TIG welding, reading engineering drawings, and working independently. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be safety-minded. The company offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for certification, and benefits like 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

20 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Overtime available (paid at time-and-a-half)

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• TIG / MMA welding experience is preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural steel products.
• MIG / MAG welding, punching, drilling, cutting.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce accurate components.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience fabricating balustrades

Reliability and safety-consciousness

Skilled in using hand/power tools

Attention to detail

Tools

MIG / MAG welding

TIG / MMA welding

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Location

Houghton Regis, Dunstable (LU5)

About the Company

Join a well-established, family‑owned business with over 30 years’ experience delivering high‑quality structural and architectural steelwork. The team prides itself on exceptional workmanship, attention to detail, and a collaborative working environment which prioritises your safety. With a fully equipped workshop and a strong reputation among major UK contractors and housing developers, they deliver projects of all sizes to the highest standards.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the fabrication of structural and architectural steel products such as staircases, balustrades, handrails, balconies, carports, steel beams and columns. Daily tasks will involve MIG / MAG welding, punching, drilling, cutting and working from engineering drawings to produce accurate, high‑quality components.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in the use of hand / power tools and manufacturing machinery
• Experience fabricating balustrades (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Able to work independently with good attention to detail
• Reliable and safety‑conscious
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to become certified in the company’s welding procedures.

• TIG / MMA welding experience
• Tool maintenance and repair
• Valid UK driving licence
• Counterbalance forklift licence
• Valid CSCS card
• Overtime available (paid at time‑and‑a‑half)
• 20 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year after 2 full years of service, up to 25 days + bank holidays)
• Supportive, friendly team environment within a family‑run business

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply now for immediate consideration.