Location: Wickhambrook, Suffolk (20 mins from Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill & Newmarket)
Pay: £14.50–£15.80 per hour (£30,160–£32,864 per year) depending on experience
Hours: 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday (1‑hour unpaid lunch) and overtime when available.
Claydon Drills — an innovative, family‑run engineering manufacturer — is expanding, and we’re looking for a skilled Welder/Fabricator with experience in sheet metal work to join our growing production team.
If you take pride in producing high‑quality MIG welds (from 1.5mm sheet metal assemblies to heavy gauge SHS and plate), enjoy working on real machinery, and want to be part of a supportive, hands‑on environment, this is your chance. TIG experience is a bonus but not essential.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welding and fabricating components for our industry‑leading agricultural machinery
- Working closely with the production team to hit daily and weekly build targets
- Maintaining high standards of quality across all welds and assemblies
- Playing a key role in building machines used worldwide (See what we make: www.claydondrill.com)
What You’ll Get
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Christmas shutdown
- Production Bonus Scheme – Employees may be eligible for a production bonus when agreed company production and sales targets are achieved.
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare
- Free onsite parking
- Training provided
- Supportive, family‑run business
What We’re Looking For
- Proven MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to produce clean, consistent welds on 1.5mm–20mm material
- A positive, reliable team player who takes pride in their craft
- TIG skills are a welcome advantage
Ready to Join a Company That Values Skill, Quality & People?
Send your CV and covering letter or call 01440 823926 to find out more.
Pay: £14.50-£15.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you able to successfully commute to work with your own transport?
Experience:
- MIG Welding: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
