Maintenance Welder / Fabricator

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £44,600 per annum

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Welder / Fabricator to join a leading, independently owned building materials group. As the UK's largest independent group in the sector, we pride ourselves on being a business where individuals can make a real impact.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, safety-focused, and capable of delivering high-quality welding and fabrication work in a demanding production environment. While experience in heavy industry or concrete manufacturing is beneficial, we welcome any competent welder/fabricator with strong mechanical skills and a proactive drive.

Your Responsibilities

Welding & Fabrication: Carry out high-quality MIG and stick welding; fabricate, repair, and modify plant structures including chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, and moulds.

Mechanical Maintenance: Perform mechanical repairs on mixers, conveyors, material-handling systems, and batch plant equipment.

Wear Protection: Complete hard-facing and wear-protection welding to extend component life in high-abrasion environments.

Preventative Care: Support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective activities to ensure plant reliability.

Rapid Response: Attend to urgent breakdowns to restore production safely and efficiently.

Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow hot-work, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), and confined ...