Recruitment open Metal fabrication Full-time temporary assignment Published 6 August 2026

Fabricator / MIG Welder in Bathgate

MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is recruiting an experienced fabricator for a temporary assignment at Easton Road, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2SF. The base rate is £17.00 gross per hour; authorised overtime is paid from £25.50 gross per hour.

Employer MaViAl Sp. z o.o.
Location Bathgate EH48 2SF
Base rate £17.00 gross/hour
MIG weldingSteel fabricationEngineering drawings Marking outFit-upDistortion controlQuality checks

Pay, working hours and location

Base hourly rate £17.00 gross per hour, before tax and lawful deductions

Authorised overtime: from £25.50 gross per hour.

Overtime must be approved and recorded. Any alternative shift premium or production bonus applies only where it is stated in the written assignment.

Assignment location

Easton Road, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2SF, Scotland

The exact workshop entrance, vehicle access, reporting point and induction location are provided in the written assignment before travel or acceptance.

Working hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30
  • Friday: 06:00–13:00
  • Full-time workshop assignment
  • Breaks and paid hours confirmed in writing
  • Overtime only with prior authorisation

Fabricator / MIG Welder responsibilities

Preparation and assembly

  • Read engineering drawings, dimensions and fabrication notes
  • Mark out steel components and establish reliable datums
  • Cut, drill, grind, bevel and deburr material safely
  • Prepare parts for fit-up, alignment, clamping and tacking
  • Check squareness, levels, dimensions and assembly sequence
  • Use jigs, fixtures and measuring tools correctly

Welding, quality and production

  • Complete MIG welding of steel components in required positions
  • Control heat input and minimise distortion
  • Clean welds and complete visual quality checks
  • Identify dimensional, material and drawing discrepancies early
  • Report defects and prevent non-conforming work from progressing
  • Support production targets without compromising safety or quality

Candidate profile

Required

  • Complete English CV with accurate employment dates
  • Verifiable steel-fabrication and MIG-welding experience
  • Ability to work independently from drawings
  • Valid UK permission covering this work
  • Availability for the stated workshop schedule

Strong advantages

  • Recognised fabrication or welding qualification
  • Modular-building or structural-steel experience
  • Experience with varied welding positions
  • Accurate fit-up and distortion-control methods
  • Documented trade-test or production-quality results

What to include in your CV

  • Materials, thickness ranges and product types
  • Welding processes and positions used
  • Drawings, tolerances and measuring tools
  • Fabrication equipment and workshop responsibilities
  • UK work status and earliest availability

Temporary assignment from Poland

Employment relationship

The employment relationship remains with MaViAl Sp. z o.o. in Poland. Written assignment terms must identify the UK host organisation, workshop entrance, work scope, base rate, overtime rate, paid hours, assignment period, reporting line, tools, PPE, insurance and travel.

A1 is not UK work authorisation

Portable Document A1, where issued by ZUS, concerns the social-security legislation applicable for the stated period. It does not replace UK immigration permission, the right-to-work check, qualification verification, trade testing, workshop induction or safety authorisation.

Occupation and immigration position

Because MIG welding is a core part of the assignment, the role is treated as SOC 2020 code 5213, Welding trades. The standard going-rate reference is above the £17.00 base rate. This MaViAl assignment therefore does not include sponsorship and accepts only candidates who already hold valid UK permission.

Application process

  1. Submit the official CV form. Include materials, drawings, welding processes, UK status and availability.
  2. Experience and document review. MaViAl checks fabrication evidence, work permission and assignment readiness.
  3. Practical trade test. Selected candidates may be assessed on marking out, fit-up, dimensions, welding and quality.
  4. Written offer and assignment. The rate, overtime, hours, host organisation, entrance and start conditions must be confirmed before travel.

Apply only through the official form

Social-network messages are not formal applications. Do not send identity documents, certificates, confidential drawings, trade-test records or payment details through public social channels. Only candidates whose verified profile matches the vacancy are contacted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate?

The base rate is £17.00 gross per hour. Authorised overtime is paid from £25.50 gross per hour.

Where is the assignment located?

The base is Easton Road, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2SF. The exact workshop entrance is provided in writing.

What working hours apply?

Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 06:00–13:00. Breaks and paid hours are confirmed in writing.

Does this vacancy offer UK visa sponsorship?

No sponsorship is included in this MaViAl assignment. Applicants must already hold valid UK permission covering the work.

How is the assignment from Poland arranged?

The host organisation, workshop entrance, scope, rates, hours, work permission, trade test, induction, PPE, tools, insurance, tax and social-security position are confirmed in writing before travel.

How do I apply?

Submit a complete English CV through the official MaViAl CV form. Applications are free.