Welder Fabricator

Posting date:	03 March 2026
Salary:	£18.5 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 April 2026
Location:	WR9
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000539797-65507

Summary

Job Title: Welder / Plater / Fabricator

Location: Droitwich
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 39 hours + overtime (day shift)
Pay: £18.50 per hour

About the Company

A family-owned manufacturing business specializing in bespoke work-holding solutions. They supply sectors including:

• Automotive

  
  

• Aerospace

  
  

• Off-highway vehicles

  
  

• White goods

  
  

• Food processing

  
  

  Products: robotic welding fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, positioners, and custom fabrications using 3D CAD and CNC machinery.

  Role Overview

  Report to the Toolroom Manager and produce high-quality fabrications to drawing and specification.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols

    
    

  • Mark out, prepare, and fabricate materials

    
    

  • Manufacture jigs, templates, and patterns

    
    

  • Carry out MIG, TIG, Stick, and Oxy-acetylene welding

    
    

  • Fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous materials, heavy plates up to 50mm

    
    

  • Perform single and multi-run welds

    
    

  • Grind, deburr, finish, and assemble components

    
    

  • Inspect and rework components as required

    
    

  • Operate overhead cranes safely

    
    

  • Maintain clean and safe work environment

    
    

  • Undertake site work when required

    
    

  • Work to production deadlines in a team environment

    
    

  • Follow company procedures and Health & Safety standards

    
    Experience Required

    • Time-served welder with heavy fabrication experience

      
      

    • Strong MIG and TIG welding skills

      
      

    • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings

      
      

    • Experience with thick materials and complex welds

      
      

    • Overhead crane operation essential

      
      

    • Fitting experience is a plus

      
      Skills & Attributes

      • Coded welder (fillet and butt welds preferred)

        
        

      • Skilled in plating and fabrication techniques

        
        

      • Safe use of grinders and abrasive equipment

        
        

      • High attention to detail

        
        

      • Strong communication and teamwork skills

        
        

      • Ability to work independently

        
        

      • Good Health & Safety awareness

        
        Desirable Qualifications

        • Time-served apprenticeship

          
          

        • City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 or BTEC ONC

          
          

        • NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding / Plating & Welding

          
          

          This role is ideal for an experienced welder/fabricator seeking a stable day-shift role in a family-run business with overtime opportunities.