Job Description:

Welder Fabricator

Location: Barnsley
Salary: £36,150 – £41,060 OTE per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Shifts: Days or rotating shifts available
Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

Excellent Opportunity for Experienced Welder Fabricators

Are you an experienced MIG Welder or Fabricator looking for a secure, permanent role with excellent earning potential, enhanced overtime rates and genuine opportunities for career progression?

We are recruiting skilled Welder Fabricators to join a well-established, world-class manufacturing operation based in Hoyland, Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering and manufacturing environment where quality workmanship, technical ability and teamwork are highly valued.

With a guaranteed starting basic salary of £36,150 per annum, regular overtime opportunities, monthly performance-related bonuses and structured pay progression, this role offers an attractive package for experienced welding and fabrication professionals looking for their next long-term career move.

The Role: 

As a MIG Welder / Fabricator, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding mild steel chassis and platform components to exacting quality and safety standards. Working as part of an experienced manufacturing team, you will use your welding and fabrication skills to produce high-quality, repeatable components within a modern production facility.

Key Responsibilities: 

• MIG weld and fabricate mild steel components in line with engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Manufacture chassis and platform components using jigs, fixtures and assembly equipment.
• Maintain consistently high standards of weld quality, accuracy and workmanship.
• Operate automated plasma cutting and seam-welding equipment following appropriate training.
• Ensure components meet production specifications and quality requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets and delivery deadlines.
• Identify and report quality issues, contributing to continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Essential Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in MIG welding and fabrication.
• A good working knowledge of MIG welding processes and techniques.
• Experience using jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture accurate, repeatable components.
• The ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds to demanding workmanship standards.
• A reliable, practical and safety-conscious approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a production or manufacturing team.

Desirable: TIG welding experience and the ability to work from engineering drawings.

Salary, Overtime & Earning Potential: 

The role offers a guaranteed basic starting salary of £36,150 per annum, with an advertised on-target earnings package of £36,150–£41,060 per annum.

The package includes:

• Guaranteed minimum weekly bonus of £50.
• Additional monthly bonuses linked to business performance.
• Structured skills-based progression, with opportunities for pay increases as you develop.
• Regular overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• Rotating-shift premium of 15% where applicable.

Enhanced Overtime Rates: 

• Level A: £24.20 per hour (1.5x basic hourly rate).
• Level B: £32.26 per hour (2x basic hourly rate).

Additional monthly performance bonuses have recently averaged approximately £280–£350, with a separate annual bonus averaging around £500. These figures are indicative and are not guaranteed.

Working Hours & Shift Options: 

Candidates can be considered for either of the following shift patterns, subject to availability.

Option 1 – Permanent Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am–1:30pm
• Regular structured overtime available.

Option 2 – Rotating Day/Afternoon Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am–11:30am / 11:30am–5:00pm
• 15% shift premium applies to both shifts.

Benefits Package: 

In addition to the competitive salary and overtime opportunities, the successful candidate will receive an attractive benefits package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• 5% contributory pension.
• Healthcare benefits covering areas such as dental and optical care.
• Life insurance and death-in-service cover.
• Annual and business performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Staff discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised meals, refreshments and drinks.
• On-site canteen and changing facilities.
• Workwear, safety footwear and personal protective equipment provided.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a welding job. It is an opportunity to secure a permanent position within a highly established manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on employee development, skills progression and rewarding high-quality work.

If you are a skilled MIG Welder or Fabricator seeking competitive earnings, enhanced overtime, excellent benefits and long-term career prospects, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Barnsley.

INDHP