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:
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MIG and TIG welding to a high standard
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Fabricating and assembling steel doors and bespoke metal products
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Working from mechanical drawings and fabrication specifications
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Preparing, cutting, welding and finishing metal components
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Carrying out fabrication and installation work at customer sites when required
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Operating workshop machinery, including band saws, pillar drills and grinding equipment
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Using hand tools, power tools and general workshop equipment
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Organising materials, equipment and project work areas
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Completing job cards and tracking manufacturing work
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Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications
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Supporting the Workshop Supervisor with daily workshop activities
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Maintaining high standards of health & safety in the workshop and at customer sites
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Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and productivity
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Assisting with warehouse duties and material handling when required
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Attending pre-planned off-site visits and deliveries when required
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Working collaboratively with the wider workshop and engineering team
The Ideal Candidate:
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Minimum 5 years' experience in MIG and TIG welding
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Previous experience within a fabrication or engineering workshop
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Ability to read and understand mechanical and fabrication drawings
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Comfortable carrying out both workshop-based and off-site work
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Confident using workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools
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Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
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Good practical problem-solving skills
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Able to work independently and use their own initiative
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Reliable, organised and hardworking
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Good communication skills and a positive, hands-on attitude
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Able to work well as part of a team
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance if required
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365
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Counterbalance forklift licence desirable but not essential
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IPAF qualification desirable but not essential
Salary & Benefits
£38,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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Permanent, full-time position
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Monday to Friday working hours
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23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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Company pension
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Free on-site parking
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Modern workshop facilities
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Variety of workshop-based and off-site projects
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Friendly and supportive working environment
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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
01462 670666
michael.ohare@irweb.co.uk
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