Contract Maintenance Welder / Fabricator

CONTRACT MAINTENANCE WELDER / FABRICATOR – DAYS IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE | HEAVY PLANT ENVIRONMENT | £35/HR | INSIDE IR35 3-Month Contract | Potential to Become PermanentWagstaff Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Welder / Fabricator to join a busy heavy plant environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking for a practical maintenance role where your skills will have an immediate impact.Pay Rate: £35 per hour for all hours worked via our accredited payroll partnerShift Pattern:Monday – Thursday:08:00 – 16:00Friday - 06:00 – 16:00The Role – Maintenance Welder / Fabricator You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy industrial equipment, ensuring safe operation, reliability, and reduced downtime.Key duties include:Carry out MIG and stick welding , fabrication, and mechanical repairsComplete planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance activitiesRepair and maintain equipment including chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, moulds, mixers, conveyors, and plant structuresSupport improvements to equipment life and reliability within a high-abrasion environmentRead and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbolsComplete fabrication, fitting, and structural repair work to a high standardMaintain accurate records of repairs and modificationsWork closely with maintenance and production teams to prioritise tasksFollow strict safety procedures including LOTO/LOTOTO, hot-work permits, confined space requirements, and PPE standardsWhat We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have:? Proven experience as an industrial Welder / Fabricator ? Strong MIG and stick welding ability ? 2–5 years' experience within a manufacturing, heavy plant, cement, concrete, or aggregate environment (preferred) ? Excellent steel fabrication, fitting, and layout skills ? Mechanical maintenance experience ? Ability to work from engineering drawings and welding specifications ? Strong health & safety awareness ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team ? Relevant welding qualifications/certificationsWhy Apply? ? Immediate start available ? Competitive £35/hr contract rate ? Stable day shift pattern ? Opportunity within a heavy industrial environment ? Potential route into a permanent position ? A role where your practical skills make a real differenceInterested? Contact a member of the Wagstaff Recruitment team today for a confidential conversation about the role, the site, and whether this opportunity is the right fit for you.Wagstaff Recruitment “Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities.”TPBN1_UKTJ