Workshop Fabricator / Welder

James Engineering Constructions (Alfreton) Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage (negotiable based on experience)

Regular overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

20+ days holiday (increasing with service)

Job summary

James Engineering, based in the Midlands, is seeking a time-served Plater/Welder with experience in structural steel fabrication. This hands-on workshop role involves producing high-quality fabricated components for industrial chimney systems and structural applications. Candidates must be skilled in various welding processes and able to work independently from detailed drawings. The position offers a competitive negotiable salary, regular overtime, and long-term opportunities within a growing family business.

Qualifications

• Time-served Plater/Fabricator with structural steel experience.
• Proficiency in MIG, MAG, TIG, and MMA welding.
• Ability to work independently from detailed fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce fabricated parts for chimneys and structural steelwork.
• Maintain quality standards in fabrication processes.
• Use various welding processes on mild and stainless steel.

Skills

Time-served Plater/Fabricator

MIG welding experience

MMA welding experience

TIG welding experience

Ability to read fabrication drawings

Familiarity with workshop tools

Experience in structural steel

Tools

MAG

Workshop power tools

Job description

Location:Midlands (Workshop Based)
Salary:Negotiable (DOE)
Sector:Structural Steel Fabrication / EN 1090-1 up to Execution Class 4
Benefits:Regular overtime, long-term opportunities

About James Engineering

James Engineering Constructions Ltd is an expanding structural steel fabrication specialist delivering complex packages for industrial chimney systems, generator supports, access platforms and process steelwork across the globe. As an EN 1090-1 Execution Class 4 certified fabricator, we work on technically demanding projects for data centres, energy, nuclear and industrial clients.

We are looking for a time-served Plater/Welders with structural steel experience who can work independently from fabrication drawings.

The Role

This hands‑on workshop role involves producing high‑quality fabricated components for chimneys, flues, support structures, staircases and heavy fabrication packages. You will work to precise drawings and quality standards in our modern East Midlands fabrication shops.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce fabricated parts for chimneys, platforms, ductwork and structural steelwork
• Prepare bespoke components from raw materials and assemblies
• Work accurately from fabrication drawings, sketches, checklists and work instructions
• Maintain BS EN 1090-1 and BS EN ISO 3834-2 quality standards
• Use MAG, MIG, TIG, MMA welding processes on mild and stainless steel
• Operate associated power tools, guillotines, presses and workshop equipment
• Work unsupervised to tight deadlines while maintaining consistent quality

What We re Looking For

• Time-served Plater/Fabricator with structural steel experience
• Proven background in stairs, ductwork, general and heavy fabrication
• Ability to work independently from fabrication drawings
• MAG, MIG ,TIG, MMA welding experience (mild and stainless steel)
• Familiarity with workshop power tools and equipment
• Strong references and good timekeeping
• Experience with industrial chimney or process steelwork
• Submerged arc welding (SMAW) capability
• Mild steel/Stainless steel fabrication experience

What You ll Get

• Competitive wage (negotiable based on experience)
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Long‑term role within a growing, family‑owned business
• Modern fabrication facilities with heavy crane capacity
• Skilled team environment with clear quality standards

The Type of Person Who Will Succeed Here

• Self‑motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Attention to detail and quality‑focused
• Comfortable with complex fabrication drawings
• Practical problem‑solver with good workshop disciplineTeam player who takes pride in their work
• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 20+ days holiday (increasing with service)