Welder Fabricaotr

Location: Outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Salary: £14.50 – £15.80 per hour (£30,160 – £32,864 per annum DOE) Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break), with overtime available Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Our client, a well-established family-run engineering manufacturer based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that manufactures high-quality engineered products, offering long-term job security, overtime opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Duties will include:

• MIG welding and fabricating a range of steel components and assemblies.

• Working with materials ranging from 1.5mm sheet metal through to heavy gauge box section and plate.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce accurate fabrications.

• Producing high-quality welds in line with company quality standards.

• Using a variety of fabrication tools and workshop equipment.

• Working closely with the production team to achieve daily and weekly manufacturing targets.

• Carrying out quality checks to ensure all finished work meets specification.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous MIG welding and fabrication experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• The ability to produce clean, consistent welds on materials ranging from 1.5mm to 20mm.

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Good fabrication skills and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.

• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship.

• A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays.

• Christmas shutdown.

• Production bonus scheme.

• Enhanced overtime rates.

• Company sick pay.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Free onsite parking.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Long-term career prospects within a growing family-run business