Experienced Fitter/Welder – Permanent, Magherafelt

About the role

Our client in Magherafelt is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter/Welder to join a permanent team that manufactures, assembles and modifies commercial vehicle bodies, trailers and specialist coachwork.

Key responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel, aluminium and other materials to high standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Fabricate, cut, shape, drill and assemble vehicle body components and sub‑assemblies.
• Install panels, flooring, doors, tail lifts, racking systems and related equipment.
• Fit mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and carry out alignment and finishing work.
• Maintain workshop equipment, keep work areas clean and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Fitter/Welder or Coachbuilder in commercial vehicle body building, trailer manufacturing or related industries.
• Demonstrated competence in MIG welding and general fabrication.
• Relevant welding, fabrication or engineering qualification; GCSEs in Maths and English preferred.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• Fabrication and metal cutting
• Reading engineering drawings
• Use of workshop machinery and hand tools
• Mechanical fitting of components
• Installation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems