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.
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 (url removed)