Skilled Welder/Fabricator
  • Wales,Newport
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £28,500 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Skilled Welder/Fabricator

Location: Isle of Wight

Type: Full-time Temp to Perm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Pertemps are recruiting for a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing workshop on the Isle of Wight. This role requires strong welding and fabrication expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight tolerances across a range of materials and project types.

Key Responsibilities
*Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, and Aluminium.
*Willingness to complete welder qualifications as required.

Carry out full fabrication processes including but not limited too:
*Plate and tube preparation
*Cutting, grinding, deburring
*Drilling, tapping, countersinking
*Rolling and general bench work
*Read and interpret technical drawings accurately, working consistently to strict tolerances.
*Ensure all fabricated components meet required finishes and dimensional accuracy, applying industry techniques to account for distortion, spring-back, and other common fabrication factors.
*Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
*Maintain a clean, safe working area and follow all workshop health & safety procedures.
*Inspect completed work to ensure precision and consistency prior to third-party quality checks.

Skills & Experience Required
*Time-served Welder/Fabricator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (preferred).
*Strong TIG and MIG welding capability across a range of material thicknesses (0.9mm – 25mm).
*Confident working with Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, and Aluminium.
*Skilled in drilling, tapping, forming, rolling, cutting, and other core fabrication processes.
*Ability to work effectively from engineering drawings and to tight tolerances.
*Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
*Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team.
*Experience using workshop machinery such as rollers, folders, pillar drills, grinders, and saws.

Desirable
*Existing coded welding qualification(s) or willingness to undertake coding as part of the role.
*Experience supporting prototype builds or bespoke one-off projects.

What We Offer
*Competitive pay aligned with skills and experience
*Opportunities for overtime
*Long-term, stable employment
*Supportive workshop environment
*Varied and interesting work across sectors such as marine, aviation, defence, and civil fabrication

Please apply with an up to date CV or email
Job number 3213342

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Company Details:
Pertemps Southampton
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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