Welder/Fabricator

Company: Wakefield Acoustics (UK)
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Location: Heckmondwike
Job Description:

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water and energy transition. We’re looking for a Fabricator Welder (Level 3 or equivalent) to join our production team in Wakefield.

Your Responsibilities Will Be

  • Fabricate and weld bespoke acoustic enclosures to BSEN 1090 standard.
  • Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
  • Assemble products to specification following painting and finishing.
  • Operate machinery such as guillotine, band saw, press brake, pillar drill and various hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Ensure work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
  • Perform self‑inspection and maintain high levels of workmanship and quality control.
  • Work independently using your initiative to solve problems and manage tasks to meet production deadlines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a tidy, safe and efficient workspace.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Fabrication & Welding.
  • Strong MIG/TIG welding experience with the ability to weld in accordance to approved welding procedure specifications (WPS) ensuring full compliance and quality standards. Must be competent fabricating with both sheet metal and framework fabrication including marking out, cutting, forming to engineering drawings.
  • Competent in the use of fabrication machinery: guillotine, band saw, press brake, pillar drill, and hand tools.
  • Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Thorough understanding of BSEN 1090 fabrication standards.
  • Good knowledge of workplace health and safety protocols.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight tolerances.

Preferred Experience & Certifications

  • Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) license.
  • Overhead crane operation experience.
  • IPAF qualification (Mobile Elevated Work Platform use).

Pay & Hours

Pay Rate: £17.65 per hour.

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 06.00 to 15.00 and Friday 06.00 to 11.00 (39 hours per week).

Benefits

  • Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution.
  • Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield Health.
  • The production bonus is made of three elements of £100 sales, £100 quality & £50 attendance. Paid each quarter if achieved.
  • Death in service – 2x annual salary.
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
  • Electric car scheme – subject to affordability (after probation period).

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Posted: June 4th, 2026