The Role
The Welder / Fabricator will be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components to drawings, specifications and required output levels, taking real pride in delivering work right first time. Safety, quality and full product traceability are key, so you’ll need a strong eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards throughout the production process.
Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you’ll play an important role in keeping production running efficiently and to schedule. We’ll also value your experience and ideas, giving you the opportunity to identify and contribute to improvements in processes, quality and ways of working.
Why Join This Business
Join a world-class UK engineering manufacturer with global reach – this is a long-established industry leader in precision engineering, supplying high-quality products worldwide from its HQ, offering real stability and long-term job security.
Competitive rewards package – attractive salary, annual bonus scheme, strong pension, enhanced sick pay, and a wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits designed to reward commitment and performance.
Modern, high-precision manufacturing environment – work with advanced engineering processes, cutting-edge machinery, and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in a professional setting.
Supportive, well-established workforce culture – join a stable, experienced team with a strong reputation locally, excellent workplace facilities, and a focus on employee wellbeing, safety, and long-term retention.
Welder / Fabricator Pay, Hours and Benefits
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£41,515 (including the nights shift allowance)
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38 hours per week (over 4 days only)
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Monday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 7:30am (you can start 30 mins earlier and finish 30 mins earlier)
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32 days holiday’s including bank holidays
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Production Bonus Scheme
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Other Benefits Include: Above average company pension contribution, on-site Gym, Secured Parking
Welder / Fabricator Position is Commutable From: Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Bury, Rochdale
Welder / Fabricator Candidate Requirements
A key part of the role is taking pride and ownership in the quality of your work, helping to drive a strong ‘Right First Time’ culture across the organisation.
The business is committed to continuous improvement and investing in their people. You’ll have access to internal and external training, where appropriate, to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest factory processes, equipment and working practices.
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Time-served Welder/Fabricator with strong practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
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Confident MIG/MAG & TIG welder, with the ability to produce high-quality welds to the required specification and standards.
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Strong engineering drawing skills, able to interpret drawings, quality plans and written/verbal work instructions accurately.
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Technically capable and quality-focused, with experience using a range of precision measuring equipment and a methodical approach to working.
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Additional welding experience welcomed – particularly robotic welding and seam welding; laser equipment experience would also be advantageous.
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Reliable and self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, use initiative and make sound decisions within agreed procedures.
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Organised and professional under pressure, with strong time-management, communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
Welder / Fabricator Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
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Weld to a high standard using MIG/MAG and TIG processes, meeting quality requirements and ASME standards, with six-monthly welder testing.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and WPS, ensuring all fabrication and welding work is completed accurately to specification.
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Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, radial drills, end mills and edge planers.
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Flame-cut, fabricate and assemble sheet metal components, including bending, straightening, fettling, grinding and finishing using appropriate hand and power tools.
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Deliver productive, right-first-time workmanship, completing quality documentation and maintaining high standards throughout the manufacturing process.
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Work safely and efficiently, following all H&S procedures, PPE requirements, 5S and Lean principles, while maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
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Be an active team player, contributing ideas and practical expertise to continuous improvement and the ongoing development of manufacturing processes.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
