Job Title:
Fabricator / Welder – Mezzanines, Stairs & Racking
Location:
Near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Employment Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Overview
An established engineering / fabrication business near Pocklington is looking to recruit a skilled Fabricator / Welder to work on the manufacture and installation of:
* Mezzanine floors
* Access / fire escape stairs and walkways
* Industrial racking and support steelwork
The company is in the process of securing two major contracts, so overtime availability is expected to increase significantly in the coming months. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants stable work with regular overtime at enhanced rates.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Welding
* Fabricate structural steel components (mezzanines, staircases, platforms, racking, brackets, handrails, etc.) from engineering drawings.
* Perform MIG welding (and other welding processes if required) to a good standard on mild steel sections and plate.
* Mark out, cut, drill, fit and assemble components using appropriate tools and machinery (saws, drills, grinders, punches, etc.).
* Work to specified tolerances and ensure assemblies are square, plumb and dimensionally accurate.
Drawings & Job Control
* Read and interpret fabrication / GA drawings and detail drawings.
* Work with cutting lists, job cards and production plans to complete work on time.
* Liaise with chargehands / foremen if there are drawing queries or clashes.
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Fabricator / Welder in general fabrication environment
* Confident in MIG welding on structural steel; ability to produce clean, consistent welds.
* Able to read and work from fabrication / engineering drawings without constant supervision.
* Competent with standard fabrication tools and machinery (cutting, drilling, grinding, bevelling, fitting).
* Good attitude to health & safety, quality and teamwork.
* Reliable, with good timekeeping and a flexible approach to overtime when required.
Desirable
* Experience fabricating: mezzanine floors, staircases, handrails, balustrades, racking, access platforms.
* Relevant qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding or similar). NOT Essential
* Site installation experience (fitting mezzanines, stairs, racking on customer sites) is an advantage but not essential if workshop-based.
Hours, Pay & Overtime
* Core hours: Standard day shift (Apply online only) (e.g. Monday–Friday, days-based; exact start/finish can be tailored to client specifics).
* Early finish Fridays as standard
* Overtime rate:
* 1.5x pay (time-and-a-half) for overtime.
* Upcoming overtime:
* Overtime availability is expected to increase as the company is looking to secure two major contracts, so there will be regular opportunities to boost earnings.
Summary for Candidates
Fabricator / Welder role near Pocklington, working on mezzanines, staircases, platforms and racking in a structural fabrication environment. Day shift with an early finish on Fridays, time-and-a-half overtime, and growing overtime opportunities due to two substantial contracts in the pipeline. Ideal for an experienced fabricator who wants steady work, good overtime potential and interesting, varied structural work