Welder Fabricator
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TIG/MIG Welder Fabricator - Halstead, Essex - £20p/h (DOE) - Days
We are recruiting for a TIG Fabricator to join a specialist Catering manufacturer based in Essex, on a great hourly rate of £20p/h. This is a hands-on, senior fabrication role where you will take ownership of building complete trailer bodies from chassis stage through to painted shell, working on high-quality, bespoke units used across events, exhibitions and mobile catering environments. An ideal role for an experienced MIG/TIG Fabricator.
The Role
You will be responsible for the end-to-end build of trailer bodies, ensuring accuracy, structural integrity, and finish, with MIG and TIG practices. You will work directly from fabrication drawings, fabricate frames, assemble full body shells, and liaise closely with the paint department to ensure smooth handover.
You will be trusted to work independently, setting the standard for quality and productivity on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate complete trailer frames and bodies from drawings
MIG, TIG
Laser welding (Top bracket)
Assemble floors, walls, roofs, doors, hatches and access panels
Ensure squareness, alignment, watertightness and structural integrity
Maintain a high standard of finish throughout the build
Prepare and hand over completed bodies to the paint department
Work efficiently to agreed build schedulesKey Performance Expectations
Build and complete one full trailer body every 4-5 days
Zero rework due to alignment issues, leaks or poor finishThe Ideal Candidate
Minimum 5+ year's fabrication experience
MIG
TIG
Laser welding
Hand and machine fabrication
Confident reading and working from fabrication drawings
Strong welding ability with aluminium and steel
Able to work unsupervised and take ownership of builds
High attention to detail and pride in workmanshipWhat's On Offer
£20.00 per hour
Full-time, permanent position
Day shifts - Monday to Friday
Key role within a growing specialist manufacturer
Opportunity to lead by example and own complete builds
Long-term stability within a busy and well-invested workshopApply today for immediate consideration or contact Louie at Prime Appointments on (phone number removed) for more information.
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- Location:
- Halstead, Essex
- Salary:
- £20 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering