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Established in 1940, Gough Engineering has evolved into a market leader within materials handling across a wide variety of sectors worldwide. We have developed a vital portfolio of products covering all aspect of modern materials handling practices, from feeding to screening, elevating to conveying. Thanks to continuous innovation of our solutions based approach Gough have become renowned for our excellent customer service and integrity and durability of our products.

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Decades in the making

Today is a busy world where the balance of work and personal life is important. So where you decide to work and what you do is an important aspect. Historically people have remained at Gough Engineering through many decades, from production staff to office workers, we are an important team in helping others in many industries.

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Knowledge

Gough have implemented many solutions to help our customers and have a unique understanding of sieving / separation technologies as well as material transfer management system and integration.

Structure

We are run as a profit making private limited company, with shareholders, conducting business in design, manufacturing and after-care for patented and bespoke machinery. 

Team

As we deal with many types of equipment, industries and solutions or team is dedicated to working together, enhancing skillsets and potential careers.

Current Positions

Fabricator/Welder

Full job description

We are now seeking Fabricators/Welders to join the great team at Gough Engineering, working mainly with stainless steel fabrications. We have an excellent factory with modern office and production environments and good lighting, extraction and heating.

We are recruiting for experienced sheet metal fabricator/MIG/TIG welders to join our friendly and experienced team. The main role will be the fabrication of components for our own designed machinery used by customers in the food, chemical, plastic and recycling industries.
Additional training and development is available, for the right candidates. Work will be carried out in accordance with all appropriate safety standards and in a clean, modern and warm factory.

Job Responsibility:

  • You must be able to read technical drawings and work accordingly.
  • You will be experienced in MIG/TIG welding processes in carbon and stainless steels.
  • You should produce a quality finished weld deposition, with good penetration and finish.
  • You will be required to fabricate sheet metal work mostly in 1mm-3mm stainless steel components to a high-quality standard.
  • Sub-assembly experience is extremely desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate with overtime availability
  • Company pension contributions (6% employer contribution)
  • Life insurance (2 x annual salary).
  • Flat 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) + 1 day overtime (when needed, Friday)
  • 20 days paid holidays (5 weeks), plus bank holidays.
  • Full PPE and overalls provided.
  • On-site parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • MIG welding: 1 year (preferred)
  • Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Fabricator / Welder

(posted: 04/08/2025)

Gough Engineering - Welding

How to apply

If you are interested please submit CV to Lizzie Worrall

Gough & Co. (Engineering) Ltd. 

Unit 1 Winpenny Road, Parkhouse East, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7GE

or by Email