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Welder/Fabricator

Welder Fabricators work in a range of different sectors including construction, transport and logistics, utilities, engineering, aerospace, off-shore oil and defence.  Depending on the requirements of the job, welder fabricators will work with metals and alloys, cutting and joining using a variety of welding techniques such Arc, MIG, TIG and Stick Welding.  Similar job titles include Fabricator, MIG/TIG Welder, Coded Welder, Automotive Welder, Machine Shop Operator or Engineering Fitter.

Day-to-day tasks for Welders may include setting out the materials to be cut or joined following engineering instructions and drawings, inspecting and testing cuts and joins using precision measuring instruments as well as using general workshop tools and small machine equipment such as saws, drills, lathe & mills, including hand tools and hand power tools. Welders will also frequently use manual and computer-operated machinery for drilling, milling and cutting.

Next Phase regularly has opportunities for Welder Fabricators and MIG/TIG Welders working on armoured vehicles focusing on vehicle protection systems, seats and the installation of sub systems. Previous experience of working on automotive or military projects is highly advantageous for these welding jobs.

Skills Required for a Career in Welding

- NVQ Certification in Fabrication & Welding Engineering Level 2 and 3-

- City and Guilds trained

- Welding standards to BS4872-1: 1982 and BS9606-1

- Understanding of technical plans

- Ability to concentrate for long periods

- Reasonable maths and measuring skills

- self- motived, able to work as part of a team

Salary Levels and Career Progression

The starting salary for a career in welding is around £16,000 to £19,000 which can increase to around £35,000 for highly experienced welders.  Due to the nature of the work and the need to be flexible with regard to location, many welders work on a self-employed contract basis for which the hourly rate is around £16.   With experience and a good track record, welders may be promoted to a supervisory role or be a workshop manager.

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The East of England

The East of England (aka East Anglia) is one of the nine official regions of England.  It consists of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Major towns and cities in the East of England include Bedford, Bishop’s Stortford, Borehamwood, Cambridge, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Leighton Buzzard, Huntingdon, Luton, Norwich, Peterborough, Stevenage, and Watford.  

The East of England region has a strong history of industrial and scientific innovation and success, examples of which include the first heart transplant in the UK and the discovery of the structure of DNA.  There are numerous science parks in and around Cambridge which are home to biotech, life science and clinical research companies.  The proliferation of high technology companies has led to the area being dubbed “Silicon Fen”.  Logistics is also a major employer in the region thanks to Luton and Stansted airports and the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe.

Famous people born in the East of England region: Ralph Fiennes, actor and Jamie Oliver, TV chef