Welder/Fabricator

Purpose of the Role

To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
• Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)
• Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments
• Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment
• Work with overhead cranes (if trained)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Maintain high health & safety standards
• Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience
• Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)
• Ability to weld and fabricate independently
• Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment
• Strong understanding of welding processes
• Good attention to detail and quality

Desirable Requirements

• Overhead crane experience/certification
• Forklift licence
• Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments

(Training can be provided for some areas)

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong practical and technical skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Reliable and safety-conscious
• Able to work both independently and in a team

Working Hours

Day Shift:

Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30

Fri: 07:00 – 12:00

Night Shift:

Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30

Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00

Overtime:
Weekends and additional hours available

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate:

Days: £15.22 per hour

Nights: £17.22 per hour

Overtime:

On-site parking

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)
• Weld test required as part of the selection process