Welder/Fabricator

Location: Near Wickhambrook, Suffolk (within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill & Newmarket)

Salary: £14.50–£15.80 per hour (DOE) | £30,160–£32,864 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (40 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Contract: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm Available

An established and growing engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join its skilled production team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established business manufacturing high-quality machinery used across the UK and internationally.

If you take pride in producing quality workmanship, enjoy working from engineering drawings and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive employer, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the welding and fabrication of a wide range of components and assemblies, ensuring work is completed to a consistently high standard while supporting production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabrication of sheet metal and heavy gauge steel components
• Working from engineering drawings to produce accurate weld assemblies
• Manufacturing components to company quality standards
• Operating workshop machinery and equipment safely
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Reporting any faults or production issues to the supervisor
• Supporting other departments, including Assembly, Paint and Stores, when required
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven MIG welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to produce high-quality welds on materials ranging from approximately 1.5mm to 20mm
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work well within a team
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Own transport and the ability to reliably commute for an 8:00am start (essential due to the rural location)

Desirable

• TIG welding experience
• Experience working with stainless steel
• Experience operating fabrication equipment including band saws, press brakes, plasma cutters, guillotines or similar machinery
• Forklift, Telehandler, MEWP, Crane or Scissor Lift certificates

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Production bonus scheme
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business

Apply Today

Whether you're looking for a permanent role or a temp-to-perm opportunity, we'd like to hear from experienced welders who are looking to join a business that values quality craftsmanship, teamwork and reliability.

Please note: Due to the location of the site, applicants must have their own transport and live within a reasonable commuting distance.