MIG Welder/Fabricator 6757

MIG Welder/Fabricator 6757

Location: Heysham

Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to £18.50 per hour (circa £38,000 per annum)

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing business specialising in high-quality steel fabrication. This is a permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability, structured training, and genuine progression opportunities. High performers can earn up to £1,000 per week.

You will be part of a skilled fabrication team producing industry-leading bunded fuel tanks, bowsers, and bespoke steel fabrications up to 85,000 litres. Products are manufactured to premium standards for well-known UK and international brands, supplying sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, aviation, and industrial markets.

This role involves the fabrication and manufacture of high-spec diesel and aviation fuel storage equipment, working primarily with carbon steel and occasionally stainless steel.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld vessels, pipework, and structural components from engineering drawings
• MIG welding primarily on 3–6mm carbon steel, with some TIG welding on stainless steel
• Carry out cutting, welding, grinding, and finishing to a high standard
• Work with pipe and flange assemblies in both carbon and stainless steel
• Ensure work is completed within standard times and quality requirements
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping within the workshop
• Pass completed work to the next production stage to specification

Key Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication
• Strong knowledge of MIG welding (TIG experience advantageous)
• Ability to read and interpret design and manufacturing drawings accurately
• Experience welding in all positions
• Use of gas cutting equipment
• Experience using overhead cranes and slinging
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Basic maths skills
• Good attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
• Spoken English an advantage
• Live within easy commuting distance of Heysham (LA3)
• Previous welder coding and references required

Benefits

• All PPE provided
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Long-term career progression within a growing fabrication team

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tom.watts@first-base.co.uk or call Tom on 01453 755330.

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