Role: Contract Fabricator (MIG/TIG Welding) Location: Derby Rate: c£20 p/h Ltd Co - outside IR35 Key Responsibilities * Perform MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, and stainless steel * Fabricate components by fitting, forming, joining, cutting, marking out, squaring off, and bending metals as required. * Interpret engineering drawings and technical documents, ensuring work meets specifications. * Maintain workshop cleanliness and adhere to safety standards and preventative maintenance schedules. * Conduct quality checks on fabricated and welded items to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience in MIG welding on mild steel. * Experience with TIG welding on stainless steel and ideally aluminium. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. * Background in manufacturing/engineering environments. * Good understanding of fabrication safety procedures and quality standards. Desirable Attributes * Experience with other fabrication machinery (guillotines, rollers). * Ideally proficient in press brake operation and general fabrication equipment * Knowledge of coded welding to insurance standards (e.g., BS5500/BS EN 286). * Basic machinery maintenance skills. * Flexible approach to work, including shift patterns and overtime. * Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Educational Requirements * Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in fabrication and welding (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ L2)