HGV Welder/Fabricator

HGV Welder/Fabricator
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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

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What is the National Living Wage for packing jobs in UK warehouses from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing roles is £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £9.81 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level warehouse packing. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate after 48 hours in a seven-day period.
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What visa or work permit do non-UK citizens need for packing jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer or a Seasonal Worker visa for up to six months in horticulture and food packing. The visa application fee is £719 for up to three years and applicants must show £1,270 in savings unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. Packing jobs below skill level 3 do not qualify for the standard Skilled Worker route.
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Do packing jobs in the UK require any formal education or prior experience in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, packing jobs have no minimum education requirement and accept applicants with no prior experience. Employers must still provide manual handling training within the first week under health and safety law. Right to work documents must be verified before the first shift.
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What documents are needed to apply for a packing job and start work in the UK?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport or national identity card, proof of National Insurance number, and a P45 or P60 from the previous employer. Employers are required to conduct a right to work check using the online service before the start date.
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