Fabricator / Welder in Basingstoke, Hampshire

Basingstoke, £17.00 - £18.00 p/h + Overtime + Excellent Working Environment

Are you fed up with working in an environment where standards are low, safety is an afterthought and you’re expected to just ‘get on with it’? Looking for a role where you’re properly supported, work in a clean and organised environment and are treated with respect as part of a close-knit team? This is a Fabricator / Welder opportunity with a long-established, family-run steel fabrication business that genuinely prioritises the well-being of its people. From proper PPE and audited safety standards, through to a tidy, well-run workshop and a team that looks out for each other, this is a business that does things the right way.

You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team where everyone contributes, everyone is supported, and no one is left struggling on their own. It’s a place where the working environment is taken seriously, not just talked about.

The work itself is varied and hands-on, focused mainly on structural steelwork for domestic and smaller commercial projects. This is not a repetitive production role. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of jobs from start to finish, giving you real variety and responsibility in your day-to-day work.

• Interpret drawings, job specs and work orders to deliver fabrication projects from start to finish
• Measure, mark out, cut, drill and prepare steel prior to fabrication
• Carry out MIG / TIG / MMA welding to a high standard across structural steelwork
• Assemble and fabricate components including beams, frames and general steel structures
• Carry out inspection and correction of welds to meet required specifications
• Operate workshop equipment including grinders, cutting tools, forklifts and hoists
• Support occasional site-based work (mainly local residential projects)
• Maintain accurate records in line with CE marking and traceability requirements
• Ensure a clean, safe and organised working environment at all times

• Proven experience as a Fabricator / Welder with the ability to manage jobs end-to-end
• Strong background in structural steelwork (architectural experience a bonus)
• Proficient in MIG, TIG and MMA welding techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications
• Previous coding experience (or familiarity with coded environments and CE marking processes)
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, physical role involving lifting and manual work
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to ‘muck in’ when needed
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• CSCS card and/or forklift licence advantageous (training can be provided)

Based in Basingstoke, this is a 40-hour week (7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday) with flexibility where possible around real life. Overtime is available but never forced, paid at enhanced rates, and the team often finishes early on a Friday.

If you’re an experienced fabricator or welder who is ready to leave behind poor conditions and join a business that genuinely cares about how its team works and feels day-to-day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!