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

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
Q How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
Q What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Q Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
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