Welder / Fabricator (Company Funded Training)

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Job information

  • Location: Highbridge, Somerset
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £14 - £20 per hour + Training + Progression
  • Published: 9 April 2026

Welder/Fabricator (Company Funded Training)

Highbridge

£14 – £20 per hour + Overtime + Flexitime + Pension + Company Benefits + Progression + Company Funded Training

Are you an Junior Welder/Fabricator or someone with basic engineering experience looking to develop a career in welding within a busy and supportive workshop environment?

Do you want to join a well-established sheet metal company offering flexible working hours, a great work-life balance, and the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing and reputable engineering business working with a variety of materials and projects. The company offers flexible working patterns including a 4-day week option, regular overtime, and long-term stability within a skilled team.

In this role, you will be involved in welding and fabricating sheet metal components, working from engineering drawings and supporting production across a range of projects. Trainees will be supported and trained to develop their welding and fabrication skills.

The ideal candidate will either have experience in MIG/TIG welding and fabrication or come from an engineering background with a desire to learn and progress in the trade.

The Role:

  • Welding and fabricating sheet metal components using MIG and TIG techniques
    * Working with materials including stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
    * Reading and working from technical drawings to produce high-quality components

The Person:

  • Experience in welding/fabrication or a background in an engineering environment
    * Ability to read engineering drawings (preferred for experienced candidates)
    * Motivated, reliable, and keen to learn and develop skills

Reference Number: BBBH24757

Keywords: Trainee Welder, Welding Trainee, Fabrication, Engineering, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Highbridge

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