Welder/ Fabricator

Welder – Morning Shift
Location: Outskirts of Keighley

Shift: Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 2:15pm
Salary: £31,350- £38,594 per annum including shift allowance (up to £19.79 per hour) DOE
Join a specialist engineering manufacturer building high-quality industrial equipment

We are looking for an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join a skilled production team manufacturing precision-built assemblies and bespoke engineered equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served fabricator welder looking for long-term stability, varied fabrication work, and the chance to work within a well-established engineering environment that genuinely invests in its people.
You will be involved in the full fabrication and welding process, from preparing and assembling components through to final inspection, working from detailed engineering drawings to high quality and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• £31,350- £38,594 DOE annual salary including shift allowance
• Permanent morning shift with early finish every day
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• Company pension scheme:
  • 4% employee / 4% employer contributions
  • Employer contributions increase to 6% after 12 months’ service
  • Salary sacrifice option available after 12 months
• Death in service cover – 3x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling support for you and family members living at home
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Specsavers Corporate Eyecare scheme
• Stable, long-term engineering role
• Varied fabrication and welding work
• Supportive team environment

The Role
As a Fabricator / Welder, you will:

• Prepare, fabricate, assemble, and weld components from engineering drawings and work orders
• Carry out MIG welding and basic TIG welding activities to specification
• Assemble machine sections, steel fabrications, and pipework systems
• Set up and operate fabrication machinery including rolling and swaging equipment
• Cut, shape, finish, and polish materials using hand tools and cutting equipment
• Complete quality inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy and tolerance standards are achieved
• Safely move and handle fabrications using cranes and lifting equipment
• Work to approved welding procedures, SOPs, and health & safety standards
• Support production targets and wider operational activities where required

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Fabrication & Welding qualification, Plate Welder Apprenticeship, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ fabrication/welding experience including apprenticeship
• Competent MIG welder with basic TIG welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and welding symbols
• Experience working within manufacturing, heavy engineering, or bespoke fabrication environments
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Positive team player with strong work ethic and reliability
• ISO 9606 coding certification desirable
• Experience with large fabrications desirable
• Due to location and shift you will need your own transport

Ready to put your fabrication and welding skills to work in a secure, long-term engineering role?
Apply today.