Fabricator / Welder - Sheet Metal & Ductwork
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.5 to £17.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | LE6 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Leicester Ductwork-65507 |
Summary
Fabricator / Welder – Sheet Metal & Ductwork
Location: Leicester
Pay: £15.50 – £17.50 per hour (DOE)
â° Hours: Monday – Thursday | Friday – Half Day
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Workforce are currently working with a busy, growing fabrication company in Leicester, specialising in high-quality sheet metal fabrications and ventilation components.
We’re looking for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join a hands-on, supportive team. You’ll be working on varied, interesting projects – from standard sheet metal fabrications to bespoke ventilation ductwork. If precision, quality, and teamwork are your thing, this is the perfect role for you!
What You’ll Be Doing- Fabricating sheet metal parts to specification – including ductwork, fittings, and bespoke components
- Operating workshop machinery safely (guillotines, folder/press brakes, rollers, plasma cutters)
- Performing MIG welding (TIG/spot welding experience is a bonus)
- Reading and working from technical drawings, cutting lists, and job sheets
- Measuring, cutting, forming, and assembling components accurately
- Inspecting finished work for quality and compliance
- Keeping your workstation clean, safe, and organised
What You BringEssential:
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding
- Competence in marking out, cutting, forming, and assembling sheet metal
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience operating standard workshop machinery
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload
Desirable:
- Experience fabricating HVAC ductwork – rectangular, circular, or flat-oval
- Familiarity with ventilation fittings (bends, branches, reducers, transitions)
- Welding experience (TIG, MIG, or spot)
- Knowledge of common ductwork standards (HVCA DW/144)
✨ Why This Role Rocks- Competitive pay: £15.50 – £17.50 per hour (DOE)
- Supportive, skilled team environment
- Hands-on, varied work – standard & bespoke projects
- â° Monday to Friday hours with half-day Friday
- Overtime opportunities available
- On-site parking
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- Competitive pay: £15.50 – £17.50 per hour (DOE)
- Experience fabricating HVAC ductwork – rectangular, circular, or flat-oval
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding