Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder/Fabricator
Location: Ferryhill
Salary: £16.80 per hour + Overtime

Benefits:

• Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Saturday
• Double time on Sundays
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service (2x annual salary from day one)
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe, modern working environment

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for an experienced MIG Welder Fabricator .

Hydram Engineering is a well-established UK manufacturer with an excellent reputation for producing high-quality metal fabrication machinery supplied to customers across the globe. With continued investment in its people, technology and manufacturing facilities, Hydram offers a modern, safety-focused working environment where quality craftsmanship is recognised and rewarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business that values skilled engineers and offers long-term career prospects.

Working Hours:

38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
• Late Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm

Benefits:

As a MIG Welder Fabricator , you'll receive a competitive hourly rate alongside regular overtime opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, a company pension, Death in Service cover worth two times your annual salary from your first day, discounted gym membership, free parking, excellent welfare facilities and the opportunity to join a business that genuinely values quality craftsmanship and employee wellbeing.

Job Description:

This MIG Welder Fabricator position involves producing high-quality welded components using MIG welding techniques while working from detailed engineering drawings. You will be responsible for completing welds to a consistently high standard, ensuring dimensional accuracy and maintaining excellent quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The successful MIG Welder Fabricator will:

• MIG weld mild steel components to a high standard.
• Work confidently from engineering drawings to complete accurate welds.
• Carry out quality inspections on completed work.
• Operate safely whilst maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Work effectively as part of an experienced fabrication and welding team.
• Support production targets without compromising quality.

Skills & Experience:

To be successful as a MIG Welder Fabricator , you should have:

• Previous experience in MIG welding within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings for welding operations.
• TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Experience working with mild steel fabrications.
• A positive attitude with excellent reliability and team-working skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating two-shift pattern.

Why Should You Apply?

If you're an experienced MIG Welder Fabricator looking for a secure position with excellent overtime earning potential, modern facilities and outstanding employee benefits, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Join Hydram Engineering , where your skills will be valued, your development supported and your hard work rewarded within a growing business that is committed to engineering excellence.