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Welder Fitter

E3recruitment

Bradford

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

21 days ago

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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.

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