Steel Erector Fitter Welder

  • GBR Recruitment Limited
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • 14/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

GBR Recruitment are working in partnership with a Leicestershire based bespoke steel fabrication business recruiting for an all rounder Steel Erector / Steel Fitter Welder to work across clients site within c.100 miles radius of Leicester.

The client works to BS1090-2 standard, with civils, groundworks & build capabilities, plus full turnkey project management capabilities. The company provide bespoke steel infrastructure installations on projects across both the public & private sectors.

Duties:

  • You will complete steels projects for ground mounted steel frameworks, rooftop steel frames, solar canopy infrastructure, plinths, stairs, ducting etc & smaller projects on highways, rail, bridges plus pylons.
  • This key role is based in the field based site installation team, so you will be working in close connection with the steel workshop team, delivering survey information & problem solving from site to ensure the steels & associated parts are made correctly to the site specifications / clients needs.
  • You wont be welding on site, this is all completed by others in the clients workshop, however knowledge of fabrication would be essential in order to spot defects etc.
  • You will commute to the Leicestershire yard daily to unload/load vehicles & to pick up work orders for the next installation project.

Attributes Required:

  • An NVQ qualification in Steel Erecting or similar.
  • Possess experience in both Mild & Stainless-Steel fabrication processes.
  • Basic site surveying experience, plus reviewing the scope of works needed.
  • Comfortable being trained on internal software to upload site information & site photos. Drawings can be printed.
  • Can work as an individual or lead a small crew on jobs (3-5 guys on-site).
  • Full UK driving licence required as will drive the vans & flat-beds.
  • Must be happy to cover the 100 miles radius plus return to the yard at the end of the day in preparation for the following days work.
  • Happy to stay away when needed (odd times, not regularly).

This role could suit someone working as a Steel Fitter, Steel Erector, Steel Fabricator, Welder Fabricator or similar.

The position is commutable from the East Midlands as the company is easily commutable from most major roads.

The client is looking to hire immediately.

Apply today!