Welder Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Woodhall Hills; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Welder Fitter to join a growing company in Woodhall Hills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per year, extensive overtime opportunities, and comprehensive training. Applicants should have a strong engineering background and proven experience as a Welder Fitter. Responsibilities include mechanical repairs, installations, and fabrication tasks. The position promotes a clean and friendly workplace with great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000

Extensive overtime at time and a half

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• Fabricate and install walkways, gantries, staircases, and handrailing.
• Replace and install bearings, gearboxes, and wheel assemblies.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Workshop machinery operation

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ/BTEC in mechanical installation, maintenance or fabrication

Tools

Pillar drills

Bandsaws

Presses

Turning/milling equipment

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