Fabricator Welder

Role: Fabricator Welder

Location: Croydon

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday

Salary: between £42,902.61 - £45,442.80 pa DOE

Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision and a hands-on approach to problem-solving? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Fabricator Welder to join our Aftermarket team!

This is a practical role where you’ll carry out repairs, refurbishments, and installations on a wide range of refuse collection vehicles and equipment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our vehicles are safe, compliant, and built to last.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general MIG welding and re-plating on HGVs and RCVs
• Strip and rebuild vehicle components including body, hopper, and bin lifts
• Prepare vehicles to DVSA and high welding standards
• Complete all work to customer satisfaction and within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate records and follow company processes
• Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices
• Operate within company health and safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately
• Support quality standards and raise awareness of any issues

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified in welding/fabrication (BSEN 287 coding desirable)
• Experienced in MIG welding and medium-heavy steel fabrication (2mm–10mm)
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in building and tack welding from drawings
• Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and physically demanding environments
• Willing to learn new skills and travel when required
• Experience in mechanical/hydraulic fitting and previous RCV work is a bonus

If you’re ready to bring your welding expertise to a team that builds with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary. &l