Welder and Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
IRecruit are seeking an experienced Fabricator and Welder who can Fabricate and Weld to a high standard on behalf of one of our clients based in Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3). This is a permanent position!
Working Hours: Mon – Thurs 08.00am – 17.00pm, Friday 08.00am – 16.30pm.
Rate of Pay (Hourly): £11-12.50 with a monthly attendance bonus of £80
The right candidate must:
- Have ‘City and Guilds’ in Fabricating / Welding or have the relevant experience in this sector.
- The use of hand, power, and precision measuring tools is a necessity in this role. The Fabricator /Welder will be required to fabricate mild steel and stainless steelwork with the use of drawings.
- The fabricator / welder will be expected to be able to ‘set up’ the equipment used to allow for the different types of materials used.
- Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE. Responsible for carrying out daily checks on equipment used
Essential Functions:
- Ability to Fabricate and Weld.
- Perform safety-related functions.
- Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
- Demonstrate basic engineering mechanical knowledge
- Competent in welding techniques.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot.
- Must be physically capable of performing work.
- Proficient in understanding and reading drawings.
- To work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
- Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty and fast-paced.
- Be pro active and have a positive attitude
- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
- Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff
- Maintain a clean and safe work area Regularly perform repetitive tasks
- Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds or relevant experience.
- Apprentice trained in engineering.
- EITB Qualification
- Welding Qualification.
- Fabrication Qualification.
- Level 2 diploma or a level 3 diploma in engineering.
- Full driving licence
- Experience with how to implement safe working practices.
- Health & Safety qualifications preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Armthorpe, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder and Fabricator roles across iRecruit UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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