Welder Fabricator
16 days ago
Daventry
Welder FabricatorLocation: DaventryPosition Type: Full-time, Temporary-to-Permanent (36 month contract before transitioning to perm)Start Date: ImmediateSalary/Rate: £15 - £20 per hour + Time & a Half OvertimeOur client is a well-established, specialist tubular engineering and fabrication company based in Daventry. Operating with a tight-knit, skilled team of around 30 people, they pride themselves on high-quality precision engineering and a supportive working environment. Due to a strong pipeline of work, they are looking for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join their workshop immediately.This is a hands-on workshop role focusing on high-quality tubular fabrication. You will be working on a variety of projects, including bespoke handrails and manifolds, executing tube-on-tube welds and fitting-to-tube fabrications.Materials: Primarily mild steel, with occasional stainless steel and aluminium.Thickness/Gauge: Light to medium gauge fabrication, typically between 1.5mm and 2mm.Sizing: Working with diameters ranging from 10mm up to 4.Quality Standards: High-precision workfinished components must withstand rigorous pressure testing up to 4,000 PSI.What We Are Looking ForWelding Skills: Strong proficiency in MIG welding is essential . If you can also TIG weld, that is a major advantage, but our client is happy to get you started on MIG and let you develop your TIG skills on the job.Fabrication Experience: Ability to read engineering drawings, prepare materials, and fabricate accurately.Testing: You must be confident in your weld integrity, as a weld test forms part of the interview process.Availability: Ready to hit the ground running with an immediate start.Hours & Shift PatternEnjoy a great work-life balance with an early finish every Friday, alongside plenty of opportunities for enhanced overtime pay.Standard Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 17:00.Friday Shift: 06:00 12:00.Overtime: Friday morning hours (and any additional extended shifts, e.g., 6am6pm) are paid at an enhanced rate of Time and a Half (1.5x) .Benefits & ProgressionTemp-to-Perm: A genuine opportunity to secure a long-term, stable permanent role after a 36 month initial period.Health Benefits: Once permanent, you will receive long-term medical cover.Growth and development opportunities within a friendly, established team of 30.TPBN1_UKTJ