Welder
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7BT |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/676887_1770799014 |
Summary
Welder/Fabricator - Permanent
Why This Role Stands Out
Search Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected engineering employer in Livingston. They are well known for their outstanding working environment, modern and well-organised workshop, and supportive team culture. Many employees stay long term because they genuinely enjoy the environment, opportunities and stability the business offers.
Benefits include:
- £1,000 welcome bonus paid in your first month
- 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 06:00-16:00)
- 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Company sick pay and life insurance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Retail discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Quarterly team lunches and regular social events
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
The Role
You will be involved in a variety of fabrication work with stainless and mild steel. This is a hands-on, high-quality fabrication role within a supportive and friendly production team.
Key responsibilities:
- High-standard TIG welding (essential)
- Occasional MIG welding (desirable)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Accurate fabrication and measuring to tight tolerances
- Use of grinders, hand tools and air tools
- Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
- Completing a weld test prior to starting
- What We're Looking For
- Time-served Welder/Fabricator
- Strong TIG welding experience
- Ability to read and understand drawings
- Good all-round fabrication skills
- Reliable, positive and takes pride in their work
- Driving licence helpful but not essential
Location
Livingston, easily commutable from West Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Bathgate, Broxburn and surrounding areas.
How to Apply
If you'd like to join a forward-thinking employer that truly values its people and offers a fantastic long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.