Class 1 Welder / Fabricator - Stamford, Lincolnshire

Location Stamford
Discipline: Ex Forces / Military, Engineering
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 per annum DOE 12% pension 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two bonus schemes per year, Bupa private healthcare
Contact name: Mr Howard Rudder

Contact email: jobs@recruitmeuk.com
Published: 4 days ago
Stamford, Lincolnshire - £33,000 – £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits + overtime opportunities + 12% pension 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two bonus schemes per year, Bupa private healthcare
We’re recruiting for an experienced Class 1 Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Stamford.

This is a day-shift position offering a strong basic salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on high-quality engineered products for major industrial projects.

We’re looking for a skilled welder/fabricator with proven experience producing work to a high standard. Class 1 welding experience is essential, and previous experience working on welds subject to X-ray / radiographic inspection would be highly advantageous.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Class 1 welding and fabrication to engineering drawings and specifications

  • Producing high-quality welded assemblies and fabricated components

  • Preparing, fitting and welding materials accurately

  • Working to required welding procedures and quality standards

  • Carrying out visual checks and maintaining consistently high weld quality

  • Working on components where weld integrity and traceability are critical

  • Supporting fabrication, plating and general manufacturing activities as required

  • Maintaining excellent health, safety and housekeeping standards

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

  • Proven experience as a Class 1 Welder / Fabricator

  • Strong MIG / MAG welding and fabrication experience

  • Experience working from engineering drawings

  • Experience producing welds to demanding quality standards

  • X-ray / radiographic weld inspection experience or exposure would be a major advantage

  • Experience within heavy engineering, pressure equipment, oil & gas, energy, combustion, process equipment or similar manufacturing environments would be beneficial

  • A strong focus on quality, accuracy and safety

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm

This is currently a day-shift role.

Some overtime may be available depending on workload, although this is not guaranteed.

Salary & Benefits

£33,000 – £40,000 per annum DOE

Plus an exceptional benefits package including:

  • 12% pension

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Two bonus schemes per year – not contractually guaranteed, but historically paid

  • Bupa private healthcare

  • Medicash

  • Gym membership

  • Potential overtime

  • Excellent long-term career opportunities within an established international engineering business

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Welder, Fabricator, Plater or coded welding professional looking for a permanent days-based position with an outstanding overall package.