Welder / Fabricator – Permanent
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pension and free on-site parking
Our client, a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing company based in Saffron Walden, is currently looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join their skilled team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong MIG and TIG welding experience who takes pride in producing high-quality fabrication work.
The role will involve both on-site workshop fabrication and off-site work at customer locations, working on a variety of bespoke engineering projects within the medical and defence industries.
The successful candidate will be involved in projects from start to finish, including preparation, fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing and occasional installation work.
Please note: Both workshop-based and off-site work will be required. All off-site work and customer visits will be planned in advance.
Duties Will Include:
MIG and TIG welding to a high standard
Fabricating and assembling steel doors and bespoke metal products
Working from mechanical drawings and fabrication specifications
Preparing, cutting, welding and finishing metal components
Carrying out fabrication and installation work at customer sites when required
Operating workshop machinery, including band saws, pillar drills and grinding equipment
Using hand tools, power tools and general workshop equipment
Organising materials, equipment and project work areas
Completing job cards and tracking manufacturing work
Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications
Supporting the Workshop Supervisor with daily workshop activities
Maintaining high standards of health & safety in the workshop and at customer sites
Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and productivity
Assisting with warehouse duties and material handling when required
Attending pre-planned off-site visits and deliveries when required
Working collaboratively with the wider workshop and engineering team
The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 5 years' experience in MIG and TIG welding
Previous experience within a fabrication or engineering workshop
Ability to read and understand mechanical and fabrication drawings
Comfortable carrying out both workshop-based and off-site work
Confident using workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
Good practical problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and use their own initiative
Reliable, organised and hardworking
Good communication skills and a positive, hands-on attitude
Able to work well as part of a team
Full UK driving licence
Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance if required
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365
Counterbalance forklift licence desirable but not essential
IPAF qualification desirable but not essential
Salary & Benefits
£38,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Permanent, full-time position
Monday to Friday working hours
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Modern workshop facilities
Variety of workshop-based and off-site projects
Friendly and supportive working environment
Long-term career development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welder / Fabricator looking for a stable, long-term position with a growing engineering company.
To Apply
Please send your latest CV or contact:
Michael O'Hare
Interaction Recruitment
(phone number removed)
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