Fabricator Welder (MIG/TIG) – 2nd Shift – NG17 (Nottinghamshire) – Immediate opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder to join an established sheet-metal manufacturing business in NG17 (Nottinghamshire) supplying the electrical industry. The site produces steel and stainless-steel enclosures and fabricated metalwork used in builds such as LV switchgear, control panels, PDUs and modular power systems. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role suited to someone with strong fabrication ability, confident MIG welding skills, and experience working accurately to drawings in a precision sheet-metal environment. This is temp to perm role.

The Role (day-to-day)

You’ll be responsible for fabricating and welding steel and stainless-steel components used in electrical enclosures, switchgear cabinets, frames and associated metalwork. Typical work includes:

• Fabricating sheet-metal components such as enclosures, frames, doors, gland plates, brackets and internal metalwork
• MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel (and TIG welding on stainless steel – desirable)
• Using general fabrication equipment including press brakes, guillotines, pillar drills, grinders and finishing tools
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication sketches and technical specifications
• Assembling fabricated components using mechanical fitting methods (hinges, locks, studs, inserts, etc.)
• Working closely with CNC operators, welders and the paint/powder-coating team to support production flow
• Carrying out quality checks on welds, dimensions and finished components
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to a positive team culture

Hours / Shifts / Pay

This is primarily a Second Shift role, however please note: you may be required to start on DAYS initially while training, before moving onto the second shift pattern.

Second Shift (main shift):

• Monday–Wednesday: 16:00 – 02:30
• Thursday: 16:00 – 00:00
• Pay rate: £21.44 per hour (inclusive of shift premium)

Day Shift (training period – when required):

• Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
• Training/day rate: £16.12 per hour

Overtime

Overtime is paid after 37.5 hours:

• Weekdays: Time + 1/3
• Weekends: Time + 1/2
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: Double time

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Fabricator Welder within sheet-metal or light/medium fabrication
• Strong MIG welding capability (TIG on stainless is advantageous)
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Confident using fabrication tools and workshop machinery safely
• Good understanding of tolerances, measurements and quality standards
• High attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• TIG welding experience on stainless steel
• Spot welding
• Experience working alongside CNC sheet metal processes (e.g., CNC punch press / CNC press brake / CNC laser)
• Exposure to powder coating environments and quality inspection standards

Interview Process

• Face-to-face interview
• Skills test

Location: NG17 (Nottinghamshire) – full site details provided at application stage.

Apply now with your CV to be considered.