Dennis Eagle UK
Fabricator Welder
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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
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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 single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
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