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 wage for Welder Jobs in United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, the National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Welders working overtime beyond 40 hours per week must receive 1.5 times the hourly rate under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This rate applies to all employed welders regardless of contract type.
Q What visa requirements apply for overseas welders seeking jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Home Office, overseas welders must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders as of 2026. The visa application requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 and costs £719 for applications made outside the UK. Dependants can join only if the main applicant earns above £38,700.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the Education and Skills Funding Agency, welders must hold a Level 3 Welding and Fabrication qualification or equivalent completed through an apprenticeship by 2026. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in coded welding processes such as TIG or MIG is mandatory for most roles. Employers verify this via the Apprenticeship Certificates England database.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder positions in the United Kingdom?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, applicants must provide a valid passport, National Insurance number, and welding qualification certificates such as BS EN ISO 9606 when applying. Right to work proof via a share code from the UKVI account is required before starting employment in 2026. Employers must retain copies for 2 years after employment ends.
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