About the Role
<p><b>Welder Fabricator</b><br /> £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience<br /> Permanent | Full Time | 4 Day Working Week</p>
<p>Some fabrication roles are repetitive. This isn’t one of them.</p>
<p>Our client is building a reputation for delivering specialist machinery and structural steel solutions within the waste recycling and commodities sector, and they are looking for a skilled Workshop Fabricator who wants to be part of a business where quality craftsmanship is genuinely respected.</p>
<p>This is the kind of environment where experienced people are trusted, listened to, and given the opportunity to make a real impact. You won’t just be another number on a production line. You’ll work on varied, interesting engineering projects alongside a supportive team that values practical knowledge, attention to detail, and pride in doing things properly.</p>
<p>The company has created a culture that combines high standards with a healthier work-life balance. The 4-day working week means every weekend feels longer, while the variety of work keeps the role engaging and rewarding long term.</p>
<p><b>Why This Role Stands Out:</b></p>
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<li>4 day working week with a permanent long weekend every week.</li>
<li>Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.</li>
<li>Stable, permanent position within a growing engineering sector.</li>
<li>Work on specialist machinery rather than repetitive production welding.</li>
<li>Opportunity to contribute ideas and technical input during builds.</li>
<li>Supportive a down-to-earth engineering team.</li>
<li>A business that values quality workmanship over rushing jobs.</li>
<li>Variety across fabrication, refurbishment and project work.</li>
<li>Forklift licence training provided.</li>
<li>Equivalent of 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.</li>
<li>Death in service cover at 4 x salary.</li>
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<p><b>About the Opportunity</b></p>
<p>You’ll be involved in the fabrication and refurbishment of machinery and associated structural steelwork used within the waste recycling and commodities industry.</p>
<p>The work is varied, hands-on and technically interesting, giving you the opportunity to work across bespoke projects rather than repetitive batch manufacturing. You’ll collaborate closely with the engineering team and occasionally attend customer sites, giving you wider exposure to projects from build stage through to completion.</p>
<p>This role would suit someone who enjoys seeing tangible results from their work and wants to be part of a company where engineering standards and teamwork genuinely matter.</p>
<p><b>What You’ll Be Doing:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>TIG and MIG welding.</li>
<li>Fabricating with stainless and mild steel.</li>
<li>Supporting machinery refurbishment projects.</li>
<li>Assisting with structural steel fabrication.</li>
<li>Providing practical technical input during build stages.</li>
<li>Carrying out lifting and slinging operations safely.</li>
<li>Operating a forklift within the workshop environment.</li>
<li>Maintaining excellent health and safety standards.</li>
<li>Supporting occasional customer site visits with the engineering team.</li>
<li>Assisting with wider workshop activities where required.</li>
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<p><b>What They’re Looking For:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>At least 2 years’ experience in a fabrication or welding role.</li>
<li>TIG and MIG welding experience.</li>
<li>Experience working with stainless and mild steel.</li>
<li>High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.</li>
<li>Reliable and professional approach.</li>
<li>Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.</li>
<li>Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices.</li>
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<p>If you’re looking for a role where your skills will be appreciated, your work will stay interesting, and you can enjoy a better balance between work and life, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with real long-term potential.</p>
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<p>As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will complete a short online assessment which takes around 10 minutes. This helps both you and our client ensure the opportunity is the right long-term fit for everyone involved.</p>