Fabricator Welder

Posting date:	17 February 2026
Salary:	£16 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 March 2026
Location:	DY1
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000538968-65507

Summary

Heavy Gauge Fabricator / Plater (Coded MIG Welder)

Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
⏱ Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 37 hours
Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00

  
  

• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

  
  The Opportunity

  We are recruiting for an experienced Heavy Gauge Fabricator / Plater to join a well-established, ISO-certified engineering facility specialising in large-scale, high-integrity fabrications.

  This role is suited to fabricators experienced in heavy plate work and structural steel assemblies, working on projects for demanding industries including nuclear, subsea, oil & gas, mining, and power generation.

  You will be working on substantial fabrications with material thicknesses ranging from 20mm up to 200mm.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Coded MIG welding in accordance with BS EN ISO 15614 standards

    
    

  • Maintain certification to BS EN ISO 9606-1 (or be eligible for coding)

    
    

  • Fabrication and plating of heavy carbon steel components (up to 200mm thick)

    
    

  • Multi-run welding, back gouging, and full penetration welds

    
    

  • Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings

    
    

  • Fabricating structural assemblies including beams, columns, channels, box sections, and heavy plate structures

    
    

  • Safe operation of overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment

    
    

  • Ensuring welds meet contract-specific NDT requirements (MPI, UT, DPI as required)

    
    

  • Working to tight tolerances in a quality-driven environment

    
    What We’re Looking For

    • Proven experience in heavy gauge fabrication and plating

      
      

    • Strong background in multi-pass MIG welding on thick section plate

      
      

    • Coded welder (or capable of passing weld test immediately)

      
      

    • Experience working with large fabrications and structural steel

      
      

    • Competent with cranes, slinging, and heavy material handling

      
      

    • Understanding of NDT and high-integrity weld requirements

      
      

    • Strong health & safety awareness

      
      What’s On Offer

      • £16.00 per hour

        
        

      • Overtime paid at 1.5x after 37 hours

        
        

      • Early Friday finishes

        
        

      • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

        
        

      • Ongoing support with welding certification

        
        

      • Long-term, stable work within a specialist heavy engineering environment