At a Glance
- Tasks: Weld, fabricate, and maintain equipment in a dynamic industrial environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business committed to employee development.
- Benefits: Long-term role with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Proactive health and safety approach is essential; overtime available.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and make a real impact on production reliability.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship in Welding or Mechanical Engineering and strong fabrication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Glasgow
Permanent | Day shifts
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled welder with fabrication experience who enjoys varied work within a heavy industrial environment. You'll play a key role carrying out welding, fabrication and mechanical maintenance to ensure plant reliability, minimise downtime and support the safe operation of production equipment. If you're looking for a long-term role with a business that invests in its people and offers ongoing training and development, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
- Carrying out MIG, TIG and MMA welding repairs on plant equipment, pipework and structural steelwork.
- Fabricating replacement components, brackets, guards and other bespoke parts.
- Repairing and modifying existing plant equipment using a variety of welding and fabrication techniques.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and P&IDs.
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and mechanical breakdown repairs.
- Installing, maintaining and aligning mechanical equipment.
- Working on hydraulic systems and a range of industrial machinery.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with Permit to Work procedures.
- Assisting with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
- Supervising contractors where required.
- Participating in a rotating shift pattern and providing overtime cover when required.
What We're Looking For
- A recognised apprenticeship in Welding, Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Welder, Welder Fabricator, Fabricator, Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
- Strong welding and fabrication experience gained within manufacturing, heavy engineering or a continuous process environment.
- Experience with MIG, TIG and MMA welding.
- The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
- Welding qualifications or certifications.
- Mechanical maintenance experience, including fault finding and repairs.
- Experience working on hydraulic systems.
- Slinging and lifting experience is desirable.
- A proactive approach to health and safety.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit engineering team.
Interested? Get in touch with Saher Kazmi on 07519961336, or click the apply button below to send in your CV.
Maintenance Welder / Fabricator employer: HRC Recruitment
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Glasgow that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. As a Maintenance Welder / Fabricator, you'll benefit from ongoing training opportunities while working in a dynamic environment that values safety and teamwork. This role not only promises job security but also the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.
