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Welder Fabricator

Job in Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.5 - 15 GBP Hourly GBP 13.50 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Leicestershire

Job Role: Welder Fabricator
Location: Leicester
Salary: 13.50 to 15.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours: Mon - Thu 07:00am-16:00pm / Fri 07:00am to 13:00pm

Benefits:

  • Stable and growing Leicester-based business
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Friendly, skilled team environment
  • Varied work across multiple industries and bespoke projects
  • Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the business

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected precision sheet metal fabrication and engineering company, based in Leicester. They provide a full end-to-end service including design, CNC cutting, folding, welding, finishing, and full assembly. We supply into a wide range of sectors including retail POS/POP, architectural metalwork, medical, EV infrastructure, enclosures, kiosks, and OEM manufacturing.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join our skilled production team.

About The Role:

As a Welder / Fabricator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fabricated and welded components to customer specifications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong welding skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and experience working in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • MIG and TIG welding of sheet metal and fabricated components (mild steel and stainless steel)
  • Fabrication and assembly of bespoke parts and frameworks
  • Working from engineering drawings and specifications
  • Performing grinding, dressing, and finishing of welded joints to a high standard
  • Ensuring parts meet quality standards and tolerances
  • Operating basic workshop equipment such as grinders, drills, saws, and hand tools
  • Working alongside CNC laser, punch, and press brake departments to complete builds
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
  • Following company health & safety procedures and ISO
    9001 quality standards

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Welder / Fabricator in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • Strong MIG welding ability (TIG welding experience beneficial but not essential)
  • Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and sheet metal
  • Ability to read and work from technical drawings confidently
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good timekeeping and reliability

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