Fabricator Welder

Job post summary

Date posted: 30 April 2026

Pay: £17.00-£25.50 per hour

Job Description:

Fabricator / Welder

Location: Bathgate (EH48 2FU)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 06:00 – 13.00

Rate: From basic £17.00 per hour + overtime rate from £25.50 per hour

Reports to: Engineering Plant Manager

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join our client's main metal fabrication facility in Bathgate. The successful candidate will work closely with one of our most experienced Fabricator/Welders, who is due to retire this year, providing a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of specialist processes and play a vital role in maintaining our high standards of workmanship.

You will be involved in the fabrication and welding of anti-vandal cabins, internal and external staircases, ramps, and associated steel structures used within our modular buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and MIG welding of steel components in various positions

• Manufacture of staircases, ramps, and structural steelwork

• Working from engineering drawings and specifications

• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety

• Supporting production targets in a fast-paced environment

About You

• Time-served Fabricator/Welder with extensive experience in steel fabrication

• Fully competent in MIG welding

• Experience working with structural steelwork (e.g. stairs, ramps)

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Flexible approach to overtime when required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience

• Overtime paid at premium rates

• 31 days holiday (including public holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Life insurance (2x salary)

• Accident and life cover (via B&CE)

• Discounted gym membership

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Interested ? Please forward CV in the first instance