Job Description
Welder / Fabricator
Pontypool I Permanent
£32,000 – £42,000 per annum
Day Shift Monday to Friday- Overtime Available
Bridgestaff Group are currently recruiting for experienced Welders and Fabricators to join a busy and growing structural steel workshop in the Pontypool area. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals with strong fabrication expertise and experience in MAG and Flux-Cored welding.
The Role
You will be responsible for the fabrication and welding of structural steel components, working from technical drawings and contributing to a high-volume production environment. This position requires a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Fabricate structural steel components to specification
* Carry out all-position welding using MAG (135/136) and FCAW processes
* Read and interpret detailed engineering and fabrication drawings
* Safely operate workshop machinery and tools
* Ensure all work meets required quality and industry standards
* Work effectively as part of a production team
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven background in structural steel fabrication
* Strong experience in MAG (135/136) welding
* Competence in Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding
* Ability to read and work from technical drawings
* High attention to detail with consistent quality of work
* Minimum 2 years’ welding/fabrication experience preferred
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Overhead crane licence
* Forklift experience
* Experience within a heavy/structural steel environment
What’s on Offer
* Full-time, permanent opportunities available
* Overtime available at enhanced rates
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
* Free on-site parking and good transport links