HGV Welder/Fabricator

HGV Welder/Fabricator

Leeds, United Kingdom

Company
Kemp Recruitment
Location
Leeds
Via
via Kemp Recruitment

Job Description
HGV Welder/Fabricator
Location: Leeds
Salary up to £40,000 + Benefits
Shift: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 3.30pm
Overtime 1.5

About your new company

My client is a large fleet maintenance company based in Leeds, due to their continued growth they are now looking for a skilled welder/fabricator to join their ever growing team.

About your new HGV Welder / Fabricator role
• You will be required to undertake Welding / Fabricating on commercial vehicle bodies and chassis in a maintenance and refurbishment setting.
• This will include tankers, trailers and HGV’s
• You will be required to work on a huge variety of different vehicles so experience in a variety of sectors is beneficial

The successful HGV Welder / Fabricator will require
• Experience of medium- heavy fabrication of steel construction & welding – (2mm to 10mm)
• Ability to build and tack weld fabrication from a drawing and then complete welding
• Ability to spot visual faults in fabrications and correct them in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience working on trucks, trailers and tankers

The successful HGV Welder / Fabricator will receive
• Competitive salary
• Attractive pensions
• Performance based support and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Next steps
If you are a HGV Welder Fabricator and would like to apply for this exciting role with one of the region’s leading employers, make an application via this advert or alternatively call Chris on 07521 759232 for further information
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United Kingdom

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026, applying directly to welder roles. Overtime rates must be at least 1.5 times this base for hours exceeding 40 per week under standard contracts. Employers must display this rate on payslips from that date.
Q What visa is required for non-UK welders to work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK welders need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders, whichever is higher, from January 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 rules. Applicants must score 70 points including English language at B1 level.
Q What qualifications are needed to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, welders must hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card to work on construction sites from 2026. Three years of documented experience is required for most employer-sponsored roles under immigration rules. Additional certification such as BS EN ISO 9606-1 is mandatory for pressure vessel work.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, applicants must provide a valid passport, proof of qualifications such as NVQ certificates, and a CSCS card when applying for welder roles in 2026. For sponsored positions, a Certificate of Sponsorship reference number is mandatory before visa application. Right to work checks require original documents presented in person within 3 months of start date.
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