Welder in Etwall

Energy Jobline ZR; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time to site

Company transport provided

Accommodation when working away

£25 per night food allowance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Derby seeks an experienced MIG Welder for permanent, full-time employment in a busy heavy engineering workshop. You will weld heavy steel components, refurbish rail wagons and fabricate critical parts from drawings, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety.

The role offers a standard 39–45 hour week with overtime rates and potential UK-wide site work. Applicants should have proven MIG welding experience in heavy fabrication or rail environments and be capable of working

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience
• Experience with heavy fabrication or rail-related projects
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Commitment to quality, safety and workmanship

Responsibilities

• MIG welding on heavy steel components and structural fabrications.
• Repairing and refurbishing rail wagons and related assemblies.
• Fabricating and repairing wagon components and heavy steel assemblies.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, welding and finishing metal components.
• Carrying out high-quality weld repairs to meet standards.
• Using workshop fabrication equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Occasionally supporting site-based welding projects.

Skills

MIG welding

Heavy fabrication

Reading drawings

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

MIG Welder – Heavy Engineering

Location: Derby

Salary: £16.50–£17.50 per hour (up to £18.00 for exceptional experience, subject to approval)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time – 42.5 hours per week

Overtime: Enhanced rates available

Sector: Rail Engineering / Heavy Fabrication

Experienced MIG Welder? Looking for a permanent role with plenty of variety, excellent overtime rates and the opportunity to work on major rail engineering projects? We are working with an established engineering business in Derby that is expanding its welding and fabrication team due to an increase in workload. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced MIG Welders to join a busy, well-equipped engineering workshop, working on heavy fabrication, rail wagon refurbishment and structural repairs. You'll be involved in a variety of engineering projects, from repairing and refurbishing rail wagons to manufacturing and repairing heavy steel components. We're really interested in experienced MIG Welders from rail, structural steel, heavy fabrication, industrial engineering and similar environments.

What you'll be doing

• MIG welding on heavy steel components and structural fabrications.
• Repairing and refurbishing rail wagons, including bolster repairs and corrosion damage.
• Fabricating and repairing wagon components, battery boxes and other heavy steel assemblies.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, welding and finishing metal components.
• Carrying out high-quality weld repairs to meet required standards.
• Using workshop fabrication equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and health and safety.
• Supporting occasional site-based engineering and welding projects where required.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in MIG welding, ideally within a heavy engineering or fabrication environment.

Experience working with structural steel, heavy fabrications or industrial equipment.

The ability to produce strong, consistent, high-quality welds.

Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Experience preparing and repairing steel components.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A good understanding of workshop safety and quality standards.

Willingness to complete a practical weld test.

Desirable but not essential

• Previous experience in rail engineering, rolling stock or wagon refurbishment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding / Fabrication or equivalent.
• Experience with TIG welding or aluminium fabrication.
• Experience working on industrial maintenance, structural repairs or site-based engineering projects.

Time-served Welders with strong practical MIG welding experience are encouraged to apply, even without formal qualifications.

Salary, overtime and benefits

Basic hourly rate: £16.50–£17.50, with up to £18.00 potentially available for highly experienced candidates.

39–45 hours: Paid at time-and-a-third.

Over 45 hours: Paid at time-and-a-half.

Permanent, full-time position.

Monday-to-Friday daytime working.

Opportunity for additional earnings through overtime.

Varied heavy engineering and rail refurbishment projects.

Opportunity to undertake UK-wide site work.

Site-based assignment benefits

• Paid travel time from departure at the depot until return to the depot or hotel.
• Company‑provided transport.
• Accommodation provided when working away.
• £25 per night food allowance.

Interview process

Our client offers a straightforward recruitment process, with an initial meeting and workshop tour followed by a practical welding assessment. Successful candidates could potentially receive an offer on the same day.

Immediate starts are available, although candidates working a notice period will also be considered.