About the Role:
Our client is looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator to join their growing team, working between Mold and Wrexham, North Wales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both welding and fabrication, with a focus on quality and precision. In this role, you will be responsible for the fabrication and welding of steel and other metals, using a range of welding techniques and fabrication processes to produce components and structures and perform welding repairs. This is an exciting opportunity for a welder fabricator who enjoys working with their hands and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Welding & Fabrication: Perform MIG, TIG, and/or MMA welding on a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, to produce fabricated components and structures.
• Drawing Reading: Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to fabricate and assemble metal parts and structures according to specification.
• Fabrication Tasks: Cut, shape, and assemble metal parts using various fabrication equipment such as shears, presses, and bending machines. Fabricate custom metal products based on specific customer needs or project requirements.
• Quality Control: Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards, meeting internal and external requirements, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring tools are in good working condition and that safety procedures are followed.
• Welding Coded Work: Complete any coded welding tasks where required, ensuring welds meet industry standards and pass quality inspections.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following all health and safety guidelines, including proper handling of materials, tools, and machinery.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve welding and fabrication issues on-site or in the workshop in a timely and efficient manner.
• Customer Focus: Occasionally liaise with clients or site engineers to ensure the finished product meets their expectations.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Proven Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience as a welder fabricator, with strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, and/or MMA welding techniques.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Material Expertise: Experience working with various metals, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Coded Welder (Desirable): A coded welder qualification (e.g., ASME, ISO 9606) would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Health & Safety: Knowledge of welding and fabrication safety procedures, and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision and high-quality workmanship.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication and welding challenges independently.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with good communication skills and a cooperative attitude.
• Physical Stamina: The role may require lifting and handling heavy materials, so a good level of physical fitness is essential.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence would be an advantage but not essential.

Desirable:
• Previous experience in heavy fabrication, structural steelwork, or bespoke metalwork.
• Welding qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or similar).
• Forklift, overhead crane, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with both workshop and site-based fabrication.

Benefits:
• Salary: £33,000 - £43,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Overtime: Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates.
• Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Training & Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Work Environment: Friendly, team-oriented workshop with a focus on quality and safety.
• Additional Benefits: PPE and work uniform provided, company social events, and potential career progression within a growing business.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter via our website at www.gwrrecruitment.co.uk. Please include any relevant certifications or licenses along with your application.

Our client believes that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. They are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

GWR Recruitment is a multi-disciplined recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom and operating across a range of industries.