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Fabricator / Welder

Kirkwall

£40,000 – £7,000 + overtime + benefits

Full-Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday (Day Shift )

Are you a skilled Fabricator / Welder looking to join a growing engineering manufacturer with a strong team culture and clear career development?

This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled Fabricator/ Welder to work on high-quality fabrication and welding projects, supporting the design and build of complex mechanical equipment supplied to international energy and industrial markets.

The Business:

• Busy, forward-thinking engineering environment delivering bespoke systems to global customers
• Collaborative team where quality, innovation, and safety are central
• Friendly, family-style culture
• Genuine development: ongoing training, clear progression, and recognition for growth

The Role:

The Fabricator / Welder will play a key role within the fabrication workshop, manufacturing precision-engineered products to exacting standards. You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality welded components, maintaining workshop standards, and ensuring all work meets Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Key Responsibilities of the Fabricator / Welder:

• Fabricate and weld components in line with engineering drawings and production schedules
• Carry out fabrication and welding duties as directed by the Production Manager or Chargehand
• Perform pre-use checks on tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation
• Ensure all QHSE policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Complete fabrication projects within set timeframes and quality standards

About the Fabricator / Welder:

• Time-served Fabricator / Welder or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Confident using a variety of fabrication tools and equipment
• Knowledge of welding processes (GMAW preferred)
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with regular overtime
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance (death in service)
• Company events and family days
• Employee discount scheme
• Clear internal progression – opportunity to move into lead or senior roles
• Supportive, friendly culture – directors regularly engage with the shop floor

What’s on Offer:

• £40,000 7,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Stable, full-time position within a growing engineering manufacturer
• Day shift hours – Monday to Friday
• Professional and well-equipped workshop environment
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive team

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values quality, safety, and people — I’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now .

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Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.