Overview
Reference
welder full Salary
£16 - £25/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Thrapston Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, January 15, 2026
MIG Welder / Fabricator – Structural Steel
📍 Location:Thrapston
PAY £16.00-25ph PAYE OR CIS
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator to join our growing structural steel team. This role involves fabricating and welding a wide range of structural components to high standards of accuracy, quality, and safety. You’ll be working from engineering drawings to produce beams, frames, columns, brackets, and bespoke steelwork for commercial and industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. MIG welding structural steel components to BS/EN standards
2. Fabricating frames, beams, and assemblies from technical drawings
3. Measuring, cutting, drilling, and preparing steel sections
4. Operating workshop machinery (saws, drills, grinders, presses, etc.)
5. Ensuring weld quality through visual inspection and correct settings
6. Working safely and maintaining a tidy workshop environment
7. Assisting with loading/unloading and general workshop duties as required
What We’re Looking For
8. Proven experience as a MIG Welder/Fabricator (structural steel essential)
9. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
10. Strong understanding of welding techniques, weld preparation, and material handling
11. Competent using workshop tools and fabrication equipment
12. High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
13. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
14. Relevant welding qualifications or codings (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
15. Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
16. Long-term, stable employment
17. Modern workshop with high-quality equipment
18. Training and progression opportunities
19. Supportive team environment
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