Junior Welder Fabricator - Island Sheetmetal Limited
Job Posted: 13 January 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £10.85 - £13.00 Depending on age & experience
- Industries: Engineering
Job Start Date: Immediate
Job Title
Junior Welder Fabricator
Company
ISM (IOW) Ltd
Location
Isle of Wight
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
ISM (IOW) Ltd is looking to recruit a Junior Welder Fabricator to join our fabrication team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their engineering career to be trained in-house to become a highly skilled welder fabricator.
The successful candidate will be trained in MIG and TIG welding to a high standard, with the long-term aim of achieving coded welding qualifications where appropriate. The role also involves a wide range of workshop-based fabrication activities, working on both large and small components in mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and assist with MIG and TIG welding operations
- Progress toward producing high-quality welds to a coded standard
- Carry out general fabrication tasks including cutting, drilling, tapping, and preparation of materials
- Work from engineering and technical drawings
- Assist in the fabrication and assembly of large and small components
- Perform basic quality checks to ensure work meets specifications
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
- Follow all health and safety procedures
Training & Development
- On the job in-house training provided
- Opportunity to progress to coded welding qualifications
- External training courses may be provided where necessary & beneficial
- Long-term development into a skilled and qualified welder fabricator
Skills & Experience (Preferred but Not Essential)
- Some welding or fabrication experience (MIG/TIG) is beneficial but not essential
- Basic understanding of fabrication tools and workshop practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- NVQ, BTEC, apprenticeship, or similar qualification in Welding, Fabrication, or Engineering preferred
- Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Structured training and development within a professional fabrication workshop
- Opportunity to work with a variety of materials and component sizes
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Long-term career progression within the company
Ideal Candidate
You are enthusiastic about welding and fabrication, eager to learn new skills, and motivated to develop into a highly skilled, coded welder. You take pride in quality workmanship and are looking for a company that will invest in your long-term development.
