At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to fabricate commercial vehicle bodies and lifting equipment.
- Company: Family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality.
- Benefits: Earn £13.00 - £18.00 per hour, plus overtime and 20 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Work on diverse projects in a supportive environment that values your skills.
- Qualifications: 5 years of MIG welding experience and strong fabrication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
Spider is advertising on behalf of a family-focused engineering and manufacturing business serving customers across a range of commercial sectors, who are looking for a Welder Fabricator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: £13.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is also available and paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate
- Holiday: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional: Company pension scheme
About the role:
Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to join their skilled workshop team. Working within a well-established family-run business, you will be involved in the fabrication of commercial vehicle bodies, lifting equipment, and associated structures for a national customer base operating across a variety of transport-related sectors. This is a hands-on role offering variety, stability, and the opportunity to work on a range of bespoke projects from a fully equipped workshop environment.
Working hours for this role are: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Key Duties include:
- Fabricate substructures, lifting equipment, and commercial vehicle bodies to required specifications
- Work on a variety of fabrication projects from the company workshop
- Interpret and work from technical drawings and project documentation
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and to agreed project deadlines
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety throughout all fabrication activities
About you:
As a Welder Fabricator, you will have a minimum of five years' positional MIG welding experience and be confident welding a range of material thicknesses from 1mm to 20mm. You will possess strong fabrication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately from technical documentation. You will have basic mathematical and design skills, be reliable, self-motivated, and capable of managing your workload effectively. A full UK driving licence is essential, and applicants must live within a commutable distance of Ipswich.
About them:
Our client is a successful family-run business with a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality commercial bodies, lifting equipment, and truck-mounted crane installations. Serving customers nationwide across a range of industries, they pride themselves on delivering quality workmanship, maintaining long-term customer relationships, and creating a supportive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Welder Fabricator role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Welder Fabricator in Somerset employer: Spider
Join a family-focused engineering and manufacturing business near Ipswich, Suffolk, where you will be valued as part of a skilled workshop team. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Welder Fabricator to thrive in a stable environment while working on diverse and bespoke projects.
