Pay: £39,571.48-£43,046.00 per year
Job Description:
Herefordshire, UK
Weekend Shift: Friday to Sunday, 05:45–18:15
Work Location: Onsite
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £39,571.48 – £43,046 per year (based on experience)
* Weekly production bonus available
* Ample overtime at enhanced rates
* 3-day working week, 4 days off
* Training support: advanced welding certifications, specialist fabrication training, and broader engineering development
* Career progression within a modern facility
* Friendly, supportive team environment
Full Job Description
A skilled Fabrication & Welding Engineer is required to support weekend operations at a leading timber manufacturing facility. This hands-on role offers opportunities to work with advanced equipment and contribute to continual investment in people and technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform fabrication, welding, and repairs to maintain and enhance production machinery
* Respond to breakdowns, providing welded or fabricated solutions to minimize downtime
* Work with MIG, MAG, and MMA welding processes across various materials
* Manufacture and modify components, machine guards, and parts to support plant reliability
* Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks, including hydraulics and pneumatics
* Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience in fabrication and welding in industrial/manufacturing settings
* Skilled in MIG, MAG, and MMA welding, able to meet high standards of finish and strength
* Mechanical maintenance background (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, fault-finding)
* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Completion of a recognized Mechanical or Fabrication/Welding Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
* Self-motivated and able to work independently on weekend shifts
* Strong safety awareness, teamwork, and communication skills
Additional Details
* Permanent, full-time role
* Ability to commute/relocate to Hereford is required
* 10 years of experience in MIG/MMA welding required
* English language proficiency required
* UK work authorisation required
Job Type: Full-time
Completion of a recognized Mechanical Apprenticeship or Fabrication/Welding Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
Proven industrial or manufacturing experience in fabrication and welding
Skilled in MIG, MAG, and MMA welding techniques
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Relevant certifications or training in welding and mechanical maintenance preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in MIG/MMA welding required
English language proficiency and UK work authorisation required