Job Description:

Role: Fabricator / Welder 

Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire

The Fabricator / Welder is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding metal components and structures in line with technical drawings and specifications. This role requires a solid understanding of metalworking processes, attention to detail, and the ability to safely operate fabrication tools and welding equipment. 

What you'll be doing:

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings accurately to assemble parts to specification
• Fabricate and prepare materials, including cutting, drilling, and tack welding
• Cut, shape, and assemble steel and other metals using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality and dimensional standards
• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment and help maintain a safe working environment
• Perform MIG welding processes as required
• Inspect welds and completed work to ensure quality and compliance
• Follow health and safety procedures, using appropriate PPE and maintaining a safe workspace
• Maintain tools and welding equipment, reporting any faults or issues
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines
• Comply with industry regulations and company quality assurance processes
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to achieve project goals

About you: 

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Training in Abrasive Wheels and Manual Handling (or willingness to undertake training)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good time management and reliability
• High level of attention to detail 

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role