Weekend Fabrication Engineer

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