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Location: Outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Salary: £14.50 – £15.80 per hour (£30,160 – £32,864 per annum DOE) Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break), with overtime available Contract: Full Time, Permanent Our client, a well-established family-run engineering manufacturer based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that manufactures high-quality engineered products, offering long-term job security, overtime opportunities and a supportive working environment. Duties will include: * MIG welding and fabricating a range of steel components and assemblies. * Working with materials ranging from 1.5mm sheet metal through to heavy gauge box section and plate. * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce accurate fabrications. * Producing high-quality welds in line with company quality standards. * Using a variety of fabrication tools and workshop equipment. * Working closely with the production team to achieve daily and weekly manufacturing targets. * Carrying out quality checks to ensure all finished work meets specification. * Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. * Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies. The ideal candidate will have: * Previous MIG welding and fabrication experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. * The ability to produce clean, consistent welds on materials ranging from 1.5mm to 20mm. * Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings. * Good fabrication skills and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision. * A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship. * A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. * TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Benefits: * 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays. * Christmas shutdown. * Production bonus scheme. * Enhanced overtime rates. * Company sick pay. * Healthcare benefits. * Free onsite parking. * Ongoing training and development opportunities. * Long-term career prospects within a growing family-run business