Welder

Negotiable

Livingston, West Lothian

posted 11 Feb 26

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Welder

Negotiable

Apply now

About this role

Welder / Fabricator - (Sub Arc)

Livingston
Permanent | Three Shift Rotation (week shift same pay)

A leading heavy engineering manufacturer is looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join a skilled maintenance and repair team within a large-scale industrial plant.


The Role

You'll be responsible for welding, fabrication and repair work across plant equipment including presses, furnaces, tooling and machinery supporting both planned maintenance and reactive breakdown work.

Duties include:
* Sub Arc welding set up and operation
* Heavy fabrication and structural repairs
* Welding repairs from engineering drawings & procedures
* Working on materials including Stainless, Titanium, Inconel & Carbon Steel
* Burning / lancing work
* Pre-heating using torches or furnaces
* Responding to plant breakdowns and urgent repairs
* Visual weld inspection and quality checks
* Supporting installation of new or modified equipment
* Recording work progress via computer systems

What They're Looking For

* Time served Welder / Fabricator
* Strong Sub Arc Welding experience
* Background in heavy engineering / industrial environments
* Confident reading technical drawings
* Experience with large fabrications or plant repairs
* Comfortable working at heights / confined spaces
* Strong focus on safety and quality
* Fabrication skills alongside welding essential

What's On Offer

* Permanent, long-term secure role
* Large, well-equipped heavy engineering environment
* Varied work - no repetitive bench welding
* Ongoing training & development
* Supportive and highly skilled team
* Immediate start available

Shifts (37hrs - Rotating)

Mon-Thurs:

  • 06:00-14:00

  • 14:00-22:00

  • 22:00-06:00

Friday:

  • Early finish on all shifts

How to Apply:If you are an experienced welder/fabricator looking for your next role and meet the above criteria, please submit your CV to be considered.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Industrial

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    Req/678138

  • Expiry date

    13 March 2026

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