Skilled Welder/Fabricator
Location: Isle of Wight
Type: Full-time Temp to Perm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
Pertemps are recruiting for a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing workshop on the Isle of Wight. This role requires strong welding and fabrication expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight tolerances across a range of materials and project types.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, and Aluminium.
* Willingness to complete welder qualifications as required.
Carry out full fabrication processes including but not limited too:
* Plate and tube preparation
* Cutting, grinding, deburring
* Drilling, tapping, countersinking
* Rolling and general bench work
* Read and interpret technical drawings accurately, working consistently to strict tolerances.
* Ensure all fabricated components meet required finishes and dimensional accuracy, applying industry techniques to account for distortion, spring-back, and other common fabrication factors.
* Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
* Maintain a clean, safe working area and follow all workshop health & safety procedures.
* Inspect completed work to ensure precision and consistency prior to third-party quality checks.
Skills & Experience Required
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (preferred).
* Strong TIG and MIG welding capability across a range of material thicknesses (0.9mm – 25mm).
* Confident working with Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, and Aluminium.
* Skilled in drilling, tapping, forming, rolling, cutting, and other core fabrication processes.
* Ability to work effectively from engineering drawings and to tight tolerances.
* Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team.
* Experience using workshop machinery such as rollers, folders, pillar drills, grinders, and saws.
Desirable
* Existing coded welding qualification(s) or willingness to undertake coding as part of the role. xsngvjr
* Experience supporting prototype builds or bespoke one-off projects.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay aligned with skills and experience
* Opportunities for overtime
* Long-term, stable employment
* Supportive workshop environment
* Varied and interesting work across sectors such as marine, aviation, defence, and civil fabrication
Please apply with an up to date CV or email