Welder/Fabricator
Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library
South Hylton, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£15 - £17 Annual
Temporary
Purpose of the Role
To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
* Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)
* Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments
* Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering
* Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment
* Work with overhead cranes (if trained)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Maintain high health & safety standards
* Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience
* Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)
* Ability to weld and fabricate independently
* Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment
* Strong understanding of welding processes
* Good attention to detail and quality
Desirable Requirements
* Overhead crane experience/certification
* Forklift licence
* Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments
(Training can be provided for some areas)
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Strong practical and technical skills
* Good problem-solving ability
* Reliable and safety-conscious
* Able to work both independently and in a team
Working Hours
Day Shift:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Fri: 07:00 – 12:00
Night Shift:
Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30
Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00
Overtime:
Weekends and additional hours available
Pay & Benefits
Pay Rate:
Days: £15.22 per hour
Nights: £17.22 per hour
Overtime:
On-site parking
Additional Requirements
* Must be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)
* Weld test required as part of the selection process
To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
* Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)
* Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments
* Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering
* Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment
* Work with overhead cranes (if trained)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Maintain high health & safety standards
* Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience
* Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)
* Ability to weld and fabricate independently
* Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment
* Strong understanding of welding processes
* Good attention to detail and quality
Desirable Requirements
* Overhead crane experience/certification
* Forklift licence
* Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments
(Training can be provided for some areas)
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Strong practical and technical skills
* Good problem-solving ability
* Reliable and safety-conscious
* Able to work both independently and in a team
Working Hours
Day Shift:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Fri: 07:00 – 12:00
Night Shift:
Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30
Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00
Overtime:
Weekends and additional hours available
Pay & Benefits
Pay Rate:
Days: £15.22 per hour
Nights: £17.22 per hour
Overtime:
On-site parking
Additional Requirements
* Must be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)
* Weld test required as part of the selection process
Reference: 225156587
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Welder/Fabricator
Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library
South Hylton, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£15 - £17 Annual
Temporary
Purpose of the Role
To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
* Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)
* Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments
* Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering
* Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment
* Work with overhead cranes (if trained)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Maintain high health & safety standards
* Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience
* Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)
* Ability to weld and fabricate independently
* Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment
* Strong understanding of welding processes
* Good attention to detail and quality
Desirable Requirements
* Overhead crane experience/certification
* Forklift licence
* Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments
(Training can be provided for some areas)
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Strong practical and technical skills
* Good problem-solving ability
* Reliable and safety-conscious
* Able to work both independently and in a team
Working Hours
Day Shift:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Fri: 07:00 – 12:00
Night Shift:
Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30
Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00
Overtime:
Weekends and additional hours available
Pay & Benefits
Pay Rate:
Days: £15.22 per hour
Nights: £17.22 per hour
Overtime:
On-site parking
Additional Requirements
* Must be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)
* Weld test required as part of the selection process
To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
* Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)
* Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments
* Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering
* Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment
* Work with overhead cranes (if trained)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Maintain high health & safety standards
* Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience
* Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)
* Ability to weld and fabricate independently
* Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment
* Strong understanding of welding processes
* Good attention to detail and quality
Desirable Requirements
* Overhead crane experience/certification
* Forklift licence
* Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments
(Training can be provided for some areas)
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Strong practical and technical skills
* Good problem-solving ability
* Reliable and safety-conscious
* Able to work both independently and in a team
Working Hours
Day Shift:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Fri: 07:00 – 12:00
Night Shift:
Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30
Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00
Overtime:
Weekends and additional hours available
Pay & Benefits
Pay Rate:
Days: £15.22 per hour
Nights: £17.22 per hour
Overtime:
On-site parking
Additional Requirements
* Must be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)
* Weld test required as part of the selection process
Reference: 225156587
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