Welder / Fabricator
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: up to £35,000 starting salary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Overtime (paid at 1.5x)
Benefits: BUPA Healthcare, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, £1,000 Performance Bonus, £400 Holiday Bonus
We are currently recruiting for an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator on behalf of a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Solihull. This is a permanent opportunity with a highly reputable and growing business, offering excellent long-term prospects, competitive pay, and an attractive benefits package.
The Role – Key Responsibilities:
* MIG welding of mild and stainless steel (2mm – 15mm)
* Interpreting and working from engineering drawings
* Fabricating components for bespoke commercial vehicles
* Carrying out positional welding to a high standard
* Using overhead cranes for safe material handling
* Working closely with the fabrication and engineering teams to meet production deadlines
Requirements – What You’ll Need:
* Proven experience in MIG/MAG welding
* Experience working with both mild and stainless steel
* Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
* Skilled in positional welding
* Experience using overhead cranes (desirable)
* Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
Working Hours:
Rotating weekly shift pattern:
* Week 1: Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 2:00pm
* Week 2: Monday to Thursday – 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday – 2:00pm to 7:00pm
37.5 hours per week, with regular overtime available at 1.5x
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive starting salary of up to £35,000
* BUPA private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* £1,000 annual company performance bonus
* £400 holiday bonus
* Paid overtime at 1.5x rate
* Stable, long-term role with development opportunities