Welder​/Fabricator

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join our Asset Technology & Solutions (ATS) business at our Shotts Depot
. In this hands‑on role, you will provide both workshop and mobile support across our Shotts operation and wider Scottish region.

You will play a key part in ensuring our mechanical and non‑mechanical plant, equipment and vehicles are maintained, repaired and ready to support operational demands. Safety, quality and collaboration are core to how we operate, and you'll be an important contributor to delivering excellent service for our internal and external customers.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks on a wide range of plant, equipment and vehicles.
• Work safely at all times, following Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments and Balfour Beatty's 4 Golden Rules.
• Support workshop and project teams to ensure maintenance and repair work is planned and completed with minimal operational disruption.
• Inspect welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring all safety and operational standards are consistently met.
• Identify required replacement components and order parts, steel plate and associated materials when needed.
• Liaise with equipment operators to quickly address issues and ensure assets are functioning correctly.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Support other mechanical tasks as required to meet operational needs.
• Uphold F1 5S standards by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
• Undertake additional tasks and training to meet business requirements, including weekday and weekend overtime when required.

We're seeking someone who brings strong technical capability, a proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

• Self‑motivated, focused and committed to delivering high quality work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Able to work well independently or within a team environment.
• Willing to go the extra mile to support operational requirements.
• Good understanding of business systems and workshop processes.

• Formal qualification in Welding and Fabrication.
• CSCS card.
• NPORS MEWP Operation.
• IPAF 3a & 3b+.
• IPAF Safety Harness & Lanyard.
• NPORS Abrasive Wheels.
• Oxy Propane Burning qualification.
• Experience working with non‑mechanical and large plant/equipment.
• Basic IT skills.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

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