Fabricator / Welder – Sheet Metal & Ductwork
Location: Leicester
Pay: £15.50 – £17.50 per hour (DOE)
⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday | Friday – Half Day
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About the Role
Workforce are currently working with a busy, growing fabrication company in Leicester, specialising in high-quality sheet metal fabrications and ventilation components.
We’re looking for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join a hands-on, supportive team. You’ll be working on varied, interesting projects – from standard sheet metal fabrications to bespoke ventilation ductwork. If precision, quality, and teamwork are your thing, this is the perfect role for you!
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Fabricating sheet metal parts to specification – including ductwork, fittings, and bespoke components
* Operating workshop machinery safely (guillotines, folder/press brakes, rollers, plasma cutters)
* Performing MIG welding (TIG/spot welding experience is a bonus)
* Reading and working from technical drawings, cutting lists, and job sheets
* Measuring, cutting, forming, and assembling components accurately
* Inspecting finished work for quality and compliance
* Keeping your workstation clean, safe, and organised
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What You Bring
Essential:
* Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding
* Competence in marking out, cutting, forming, and assembling sheet metal
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Experience operating standard workshop machinery
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload
Desirable:
* Experience fabricating HVAC ductwork – rectangular, circular, or flat-oval
* Familiarity with ventilation fittings (bends, branches, reducers, transitions)
* Welding experience (TIG, MIG, or spot)
* Knowledge of common ductwork standards (HVCA DW/144)
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✨ Why This Role Rocks
* Competitive pay: £15.50 – £17.50 per hour (DOE)
* Supportive, skilled team environment
* Hands-on, varied work – standard & bespoke projects
* ⏰ Monday to Friday hours with half-day Friday
* Overtime opportunities available
* On-site parking
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