Fabricator/Welder

Fabricator/Welder


Company
Know How Resourcing
Location
Leeds
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Benefits
• Salary negotiable
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly)
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) plus two daily paid breaks
• Superb canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
• 3 x salary death in service
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme and on-site electric charging points
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave
• Pension

Overview

Know How Resourcing are proud to represent our client based in Leeds who are looking to recruit an Fabricator / Welder on a permanent basis.

You will be joining a well-established company who value their employees.

If you believe you have the skills and experience, and are looking for your next career move, please apply now.

The role
• You will operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes
• Measuring, cutting, clamping, grinding, drilling, or tacking metal pieces before welding
• You will be required to fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.

About You
• Fabrication/welding- MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting- essential
• Preferable have experience using the Armarda Press Brake
• Hands-on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment - desirable
• The ability to understand mechanical drawings - essential
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience - desirable
• FLT Counterbalance - desirable
• Experience of working within a continuous improvement environment - desirable
• Full driving licence - essential

INDP

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welder jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026 as set by the UK government. Welders must receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the rate. Employers in construction and manufacturing sectors are required to pay this without exception.
Q What visa do overseas applicants need for welder jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Overseas welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa lasts up to 5 years and costs £719 for applications made in 2026. Applicants must also hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
Welders must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent City & Guilds certification plus at least 2 years of documented experience in structural or pipe welding. Employers require proof of BS EN ISO 9606 certification for pressure welding roles. No formal degree is mandatory but apprenticeships completed after 2025 count toward eligibility.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Applicants must submit a CV, welding qualification certificates, proof of right to work such as a passport or share code, and a DBS check certificate dated within the last 12 months. For sponsored roles a valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference is mandatory. Applications without these documents are rejected by 95% of UK employers.
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