Weekend Fabrication Engineer

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Salary & Benefits
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• Salary: £39,571.48 – £43,046 per year (based on experience)
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• Weekly production bonus available
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• Ample overtime at enhanced rates
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• 3 -day working week, 4 days off
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• Training support: advanced welding certifications, specialist fabrication training, and broader engineering development
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• Career progression within a modern facility
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• Friendly, supportive team environment
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  Full Job Description
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  A skilled Fabrication & Welding Engineer is required to support weekend operations at a leading timber manufacturing facility. This hands -on role offers opportunities to work with advanced equipment and contribute to continual investment in people and technology.
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  Key Responsibilities
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  • Perform fabrication, welding, and repairs to maintain and enhance production machinery
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  • Respond to breakdowns, providing welded or fabricated solutions to minimize downtime
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  • Work with MIG, MAG, and MMA welding processes across various materials
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  • Manufacture and modify components, machine guards, and parts to support plant reliability
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  • Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks, including hydraulics and pneumatics
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  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
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    Candidate Requirements
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    • Proven experience in fabrication and welding in industrial/manufacturing settings
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    • Skilled in MIG, MAG, and MMA welding, able to meet high standards of finish and strength
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    • Mechanical maintenance background (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, fault -finding)
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    • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
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    • Completion of a recognized Mechanical or Fabrication/Welding Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
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    • Self -motivated and able to work independently on weekend shifts
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    • Strong safety awareness, teamwork, and communication skills
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      Additional Details
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      • Permanent, full -time role
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      • Ability to commute/relocate to Hereford is required
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      • 10 years of experience in MIG/MMA welding required
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      • English language proficiency required
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      • UK work authorisation required
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        Job Type: Full -time
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