Welder

Fabricator / Welder

Bedford

£35,000 - £45,000

We are proud to be representing a specialist engineering contractor operating within the water and wastewater sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join their established workshop team in Bedford.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary
* Overtime opportunities
* Career development opportunities
* Company pension
* Training and professional development
* Modern workshop environment

The position of Fabricator / Welder offers excellent opportunities for career progression and involvement in a wide range of technically challenging projects. Working within a skilled fabrication team, you will manufacture pipework, tanks, structural steelwork and bespoke process equipment used across major water and wastewater treatment projects throughout the UK.

You will be joining a business that places a strong emphasis on quality, safety and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where skilled individuals can further develop their expertise.

Requirements for the role of Fabricator / Welder:

* City & Guilds, NVQ or Apprenticeship in Fabrication, Welding or Mechanical Engineering
* Proven experience in fabrication and welding within an industrial environment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering and isometric drawings
* Experience working with pipework systems and fabrication standards
* Strong mechanical aptitude and technical ability
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within a fabrication workshop
* Experience working within an ISO9001 quality environment would be advantageous
* Knowledge of BS EN 1090 (CE Marking) would be beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Fabricate and weld stainless steel and carbon steel pipework ranging from ¼" to 24"
* Carry out purge welding and fabrication of process and wastewater pipework systems
* Manufacture pipe spools, manifolds and bespoke fabricated assemblies
* Fabricate tanks, splitter chambers, inlet structures, air grids, sieves, frameworks and associated steelwork
* Assemble large structures using overhead crane facilities where required
* Work from engineering drawings and fabrication specifications to produce high-quality finished products
* Carry out quality inspections during both fabrication and final assembly stages
* Support the day-to-day operation of the workshop and fabrication facility
* Assist with organisation and storage of materials for ongoing projects
* Conduct routine checks on workshop equipment, lifting gear and tools
* Ensure lifting equipment is available for LOLER inspections and tools for PAT testing
* Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the workshop and yard
* Promote and follow safe working practices at all times
* Ensure LEV extraction systems are used during welding activities
* Work closely with Workshop Team Leaders and Site Teams to meet production targets and project deadlines
* Provide feedback and progress updates on ongoing fabrication projects

The successful candidate will be a motivated and reliable individual with a proactive approach, capable of maintaining high standards of workmanship while contributing positively to a collaborative workshop environment.

Interested in this or other roles within fabrication, welding, process engineering or the water sector, please do not hesitate to apply.

This is a permanent role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed