Welder / Fabricator


Company:	Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Alfreton, DE55 4RA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Welder / Fabricator

Tarmac Topblock | Alfreton, Derbyshire

(Overtime Available)

Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm

About the Role

Tarmac Topblock is looking for an experienced and motivated

Welder / Fabricator to join our Engineering Team at our Alfreton manufacturing site.

This is a hands-on role supporting the maintenance and reliability of plant equipment across the site. You'll be involved in repair work, fabrication projects, shutdown activities and working closely with the wider engineering team to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and refurbishment of bogies, frames and production equipment

General fabrication and welding work to a high standard

Manufacturing and modifying components as required

Assisting mechanical engineers with maintenance and repair activities

Supporting planned shutdown preparation and execution

Carrying out site improvement projects

Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

About You

We are looking for a confident self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Welder / Fabricator within an industrial or manufacturing environment

Competent in at least one of the following welding processes:

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Stick (MMA) Welding

Ability to read drawings and fabricate components accurately

High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

Strong health and safety awareness

Flexible approach and willingness to support maintenance activities across the site

Desirable Requirements

Competence in all three welding disciplines: MIG, TIG and Stick (MMA)

Experience supporting mechanical maintenance activities

Experience working within heavy industry, manufacturing or production environments

What We Offer

Competitive salary of

£38,000 per year

Monday to Friday working pattern

8:00am to 4:00pm day shift

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Stable and secure employment within a well-established manufacturing business

Opportunity to work on a variety of fabrication and maintenance projects

Supportive engineering team environment

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Welder / Fabricator looking for a varied role within a busy industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Engineering Team at Tarmac Topblock and help keep our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause

Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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