Permanent
Fabricator Welder
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Pontefract
Posted: 17 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Ref: 225385870
A leading engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join its production team. The role involves fabricating and welding high-quality metal components from engineering drawings, ensuring all products are manufactured to precise specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
- Measure, mark out, fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Perform welding, grinding and finishing operations.
- Ensure all required parts and materials are available before assembly.
- Conduct quality inspections and complete quality documentation.
- Work in accordance with health and safety requirements at all times.
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
- Previous experience in a Fabricator/Welder position.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working with mild steel, Zintec and galvanised sheet metal.
- Competent using fabrication and welding equipment.
- Welding qualifications/certifications would be advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work with large metal components in a manufacturing environment.
Working Hours
Days
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Afternoons
- Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 12:30am
- Includes a 20% shift allowance
The business is closed on Bank Holidays and operates a Christmas shutdown period.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of up to -17.38 per hour (dependent on experience).
- 31 days holiday, increasing with service.
- Holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Paid breaks.
- Healthcare benefits, including 24/7 GP access.
- Death in service cover.
- Salary sacrifice scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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