Fabricator / Welder | Day Shift
JHT Engineering | Permanent Role | Hobson - NE16
Hours:
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm | Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
* 39 hours per week (overtime available)
Who We Are
JHT Engineering is the Northern Facility of the Northern Industries Group - a collective of specialist engineering and manufacturing companies including Steelway, Brickhouse, Protect, Fensecure and CEL Sheet Metal.
We’re part of a group with over 90 years of heritage in supplying high-quality fabricated steel products across critical UK infrastructure.
Across the group, our products fall into two core families:
* Access Solutions – Including walkways, platforms, ladders, staircases, and other fabricated structures.
* Protection Systems – Including high-security fencing, bespoke enclosures, and industrial safety products.
At JHT, we bring these solutions to life from our site in the North, playing a key role in delivering complex steelwork projects across the UK.
About the Role
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our team at our Newcastle site. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of structural steelwork, access metalwork, and bespoke fabrication projects.
You’ll be part of a hands-on production team, responsible for delivering high-quality fabricated components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Fabricate from engineering drawings and job packs.
* Carry out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard across mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium (where applicable).
* Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drills, grinders, and presses.
* Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently within agreed timescales.
* Maintain quality control standards throughout the fabrication and welding process.
* Work collaboratively with production, design, and installation teams.
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Support continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
* Contribute to a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a fabricator/welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
* Proficiency in MIG welding (TIG and MMA experience advantageous).
* Skilled in general fabrication processes - cutting, folding, drilling, and assembly.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
* Understanding of workshop health and safety practices.
* Forklift or crane operation experience is beneficial (training provided if required).
If you’re a skilled fabricator/welder with a passion for quality workmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.