Fabricator / Welder

Job summary

Maintenance Welder / Fabricator Location: Loughborough Salary: £44,600 per annum The Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Welder / Fabricator to join a leading, independently owned building materials group. As the UK's largest independent group in the sector, we pride ourselves on being a business where individuals can make a real impact. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, safety-focused, and capable of delivering high-quality welding and fabrication work in a demanding production environment. While experience in heavy industry or concrete manufacturing is beneficial, we welcome any competent welder/fabricator with strong mechanical skills and a proactive drive. Your Responsibilities Welding & Fabrication: Carry out high-quality MIG and stick welding; fabricate, repair, and modify plant structures including chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, and moulds. Mechanical Maintenance: Perform mechanical repairs on mixers, conveyors, material-handling systems, and batch plant equipment. Wear Protection: Complete hard-facing and wear-protection welding to extend component life in high-abrasion environments. Preventative Care: Support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective activities to ensure plant reliability. Rapid Response: Attend to urgent breakdowns to restore production safely and efficiently. Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow hot-work, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), and confined space procedures. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs in line with site requirements. What We're Looking For Technical Skills: Strong MIG and stick welding skills combined with steel fabrication, layout, and cutting capability. Mechanical Knowledge: Proven experience in mechanical repairs, replacements, and adjustments. Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret weld symbols. Safety Mindset: A rigorous approach to safety procedures and PPE. Professionalism: Good timekeeping, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Advantageous: Welding certifications (CWB, AWS, or equivalent) and experience in heavy industry, aggregates, or concrete environments. Why Join Us? We view our people as our greatest strength and work hard to create an inclusive environment where your input is valued. As an independent business, we offer real job satisfaction and support your professional growth through ongoing learning and development. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Salary: £44,600 Retirement: Generous pension scheme Time Off: 25 days annual leave Security: Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme Family Friendly: Enhanced parental leave Development: Clear paths for career and professional progression Perks: Cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, and free onsite parking Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.