Welder Fitter

E3recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Bradford seeks an experienced Welder Fitter for permanent positions. You will perform mechanical repairs and installations in the water industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience with MIG, TIG, and MMA welding techniques. The role offers a salary up to £40,000, extensive overtime, and opportunities for career development in a clean and professional environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Mobile phone allowance

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, apprentice trained or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Welder Fitter.
• Competent with workshop machinery and fabrication techniques.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• Fabricate and install walkways, gantries, and staircases.
• Operate workshop machinery including drills, bandsaws, and presses.
• Follow strict health and safety procedures.

Skills

Workshop machinery operation

Welding techniques (MIG, TIG, MMA)

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ/BTEC in mechanical installation, maintenance or fabrication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Due to company growth and increased demand, we are working with a well-established client who is looking for an experienced Welder Fitter to join their team. Permanent positions are available for the right candidates. Join a clean, friendly, and professional workplace where your skills as a Welder Fitter will be valued.

The role:

• Work as a Welder Fitter, carrying out mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance within the water industry
• Fabricate and install walkways, gantries, staircases, and handrailing
• Operate workshop machinery including pillar drills, bandsaws, presses, and turning/milling equipment
• Carry out welding using MIG, TIG, and MMA techniques
• Replace and install bearings, gearboxes, and wheel assemblies
• Follow strict health and safety procedures on-site and in the workshop

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 per year for skilled Welder Fitters
• Extensive overtime available at time and a half
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Mobile phone allowance
• Full training provided (Confined Space, PASMA, First Aid, CSCS, SMSTS, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive Wheels, Fire Marshalling)
• Career development opportunities

Candidate requirements:

• Strong engineering background, apprentice trained or equivalent (NVQ/BTEC in mechanical installation, maintenance or fabrication)
• Proven experience as a Welder Fitter
• Competent with workshop machinery and fabrication techniques
• Health and safety aware, with strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate (Excel and Word); CAD experience a bonus

Location: Bradford

If you are a skilled Welder Fitter looking for your next role with excellent pay and extensive overtime opportunities, we want to hear from you ASAP! Contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment to apply.