Welder Fabricator - DMR Engineering (IW)
Job Posted: 23 February 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience)
- Industries: Engineering Manufacturing
Job Start Date: Immediate
Welder Fabricator – Full Time – Cowes
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Pay: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience)
Hours: 40 Hours per week (includes an Early Finish on Fridays) + Overtime available
Pay: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience)
Hours: 40 Hours per week (includes an Early Finish on Fridays) + Overtime available
About Us
DMR Engineering (IW) Limited is a well-established fabrication and welding specialist in Cowes. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality structural steel and bespoke metalwork for a diverse range of commercial and private clients across the Island.
DMR Engineering (IW) Limited is a well-established fabrication and welding specialist in Cowes. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality structural steel and bespoke metalwork for a diverse range of commercial and private clients across the Island.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled, experienced Welder Fabricator to join our workshop team. This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to work independently and maintain a high level of technical proficiency across varied projects.
We are looking for a skilled, experienced Welder Fabricator to join our workshop team. This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to work independently and maintain a high level of technical proficiency across varied projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Fabrication: Taking projects from raw material through to finished product.
- Welding: Primary focus on MIG welding (TIG or MMA/Stick experience is an advantage).
- Technical: Working accurately from engineering drawings and site measurements.
- Machinery: Safe operation of workshop plant and machinery.
What We Are Looking For
To maintain our quality standards, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
To maintain our quality standards, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Essential Experience: A strong, proven background in structural and/or bespoke metal fabrication.
- Technical Ability: The skill to interpret and work from technical drawings independently.
- Workmanship: A high standard of welding and finishing; we take pride in clean, accurate work.
- Qualifications: Relevant formal qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds/NVQ) are welcomed, but equivalent "time-served" industry experience is equally valued.
- Reliability: A hard-working, professional attitude and a commitment to workshop safety.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE).
- Work-Life Balance: 40-hour week with a valued early finish on Fridays.
- Stability: A permanent, long-term position with a consistent local workload.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and workplace pension.
- Variety: Varied and interesting local projects—no two days are the same.
How to Apply
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the workshop for an interview, which may include a practical weld test.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the workshop for an interview, which may include a practical weld test.
To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page to submit your CV through Isleofwightjobs.com.
DMR Engineering (IW) Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
DMR Engineering (IW)
Established in the early 80's, DMR Engineering (IW) Limited is the Isle of Wight's largest fabrication and welding company.
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