Why Work With Us?
We’re not some big, faceless company. We’re a tight-knit family business that actually cares — about the work we do and the people who do it. At Wards Welding and Fabrications, we keep things simple: show up, work hard, take pride in what you’re building, and you’ll go far.
No nonsense. No corporate red tape. Just real jobs, real skills, and a team that backs each other. Whether you’re on the tools or learning the ropes, you’ll get stuck into proper work — from welding custom projects to machining parts that actually matter.
If you’re reliable, hands-on, and don’t mind a bit of graft, you’ll fit right in.
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CNC OPERATOR
CNC OPERATOR — Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re after a switched-on CNC Operator/Setter who can hit the ground running.
You’ll be setting and running CNC mills, lathes, or routers — keeping tight tolerances, clean parts, and production moving.
If you can read a drawing, set tools, and take pride in making good parts, we want you.
Core Responsibilities
Want More Responsibility? Step Up.
If you’ve got experience or want to lead, here’s what’s on the table:
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a down-to-earth fabrication and machining business in Newport Pagnell.
No corporate nonsense — just a team that builds quality parts and gets the job done.
If you’re sharp on the machines and want to be part of something solid, get in touch.
We’re after a switched-on CNC Operator/Setter who can hit the ground running.
You’ll be setting and running CNC mills, lathes, or routers — keeping tight tolerances, clean parts, and production moving.
If you can read a drawing, set tools, and take pride in making good parts, we want you.
Core Responsibilities
- Read and understand engineering drawings and specs
- Set up CNC machines with correct tooling and offsets
- Load raw materials and secure workpieces properly
- Run parts, monitor machine cycles, and tweak as needed
- Use micrometers, callipers, and gauges to check your work
- Deburr and finish parts to spec
- Follow tolerances and job instructions to the letter
- Log production numbers and any downtime
- Keep your machine clean, oiled, and ready
- Stick to health & safety, PPE, and site rules — no exceptions
- Plan complex jobs and dial in first-off parts
Want More Responsibility? Step Up.
If you’ve got experience or want to lead, here’s what’s on the table:
- Solve problems like chatter, wear, or deflection
- Fine-tune tool paths and offsets for top performance
- Train up junior operators and share knowledge
- Track tool life and make tool changes efficiently
- Work with CAM team to tighten up cycle times
- Coordinate with QA for inspections and part sign-off
- Improve setups, cut waste, and push for leaner ops
- Keep your area clean, labelled, and audit-ready
- Prioritise workloads based on deadlines and material flow
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a down-to-earth fabrication and machining business in Newport Pagnell.
No corporate nonsense — just a team that builds quality parts and gets the job done.
If you’re sharp on the machines and want to be part of something solid, get in touch.
WORKSHOP LABOURER
Workshop Labourer — Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re looking for a solid, hands-on Workshop Labourer to keep the floor moving.
You’ll support our welders, machinists, and fabricators, help maintain a clean and safe environment, and take ownership of basic prep, packing, and material handling tasks.
Little experience needed – just turn up, work hard, and get stuck in.
Forklift training provided.
Core Duties
Room for Growth and Development
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a no-nonsense fabrication and machining shop in Newport Pagnell, building everything from precision components to custom metalwork.
If you want to be part of a proper team, learn some skills, and have the chance to grow, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a solid, hands-on Workshop Labourer to keep the floor moving.
You’ll support our welders, machinists, and fabricators, help maintain a clean and safe environment, and take ownership of basic prep, packing, and material handling tasks.
Little experience needed – just turn up, work hard, and get stuck in.
Forklift training provided.
Core Duties
- Shift raw materials, finished parts, and scrap between stations
- Assist welders, machinists, and fabricators when needed
- Load and unload deliveries (we’ll train you on the forklift)
- Clean down machines, benches, tools, and work areas
- Use hand tools like grinders and drills
- Deburr, cut blanks, tack, sort parts
- Bin scrap and swarf regularly and safely
- Paint, wrap, and pack finished parts for dispatch
- Refill consumables — welding wire, gas, discs, etc.
- Follow all site safety rules — especially when lifting or shifting gear
Room for Growth and Development
- Organise daily tasks for the team
- Prioritise jobs based on deadlines
- Prep tools, consumables, and materials ahead of time
- Keep job cards and workstations flowing
- Be the go-to for quick fixes and support
- Oversee deliveries, incoming and outgoing
- Track materials and parts inside the shop
- Help avoid stockouts — work with buyers/managers
- Keep the whole workshop tidy and audit-ready
- Enforce 5S, tool boards, proper storage
- Handle scrap segregation, waste, and swarf
- Own part packaging and protection for transport
- Flag hazards or breakdowns to management fast
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a no-nonsense fabrication and machining shop in Newport Pagnell, building everything from precision components to custom metalwork.
If you want to be part of a proper team, learn some skills, and have the chance to grow, we want to hear from you.
WELDER / FABRICATOR
Welder/Fabricator — Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re looking for a capable Welder/Fabricator who can read a drawing, burn a clean weld, and build solid work without handholding.
If you’ve got the skills and know your way around a fabrication shop, this is your chance to be part of a team that takes pride in what it builds.
What You’ll Be Doing
Room to Step Up
If you’ve got the experience and drive, here’s what leadership could look like:
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a hardworking, no-fluff metalwork and machining shop in Newport Pagnell.
We build custom metal parts, structures, and products that last.
If you know how to weld properly and want to work where your skills are respected, drop us a message.
We’re looking for a capable Welder/Fabricator who can read a drawing, burn a clean weld, and build solid work without handholding.
If you’ve got the skills and know your way around a fabrication shop, this is your chance to be part of a team that takes pride in what it builds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Read and work from technical drawings and welding symbols
- Cut, prep, and shape metal components for fabrication
- Weld using MIG, TIG, or Stick — whatever the job needs
- Build frames, brackets, structures, and more — from raw steel to final product
- Grind and finish welds to meet quality standards
- Use plasma cutters, grinders, saws, and hand tools safely
- Stick to safety rules and wear proper PPE
- Keep welding gear and tools in working order
- Work on your own or alongside others, depending on the job
Room to Step Up
If you’ve got the experience and drive, here’s what leadership could look like:
- Run day-to-day work in the welding area
- Allocate jobs and guide the team through tricky builds
- Break down complex drawings and assign tasks accordingly
- Make sure every job meets spec and hits deadline
- Train up less experienced fabricators and keep safety tight
- Be the point of contact for specific customer requirements
- Troubleshoot problems before they hold things up
- Approve final weld quality before parts go out the door
- Order or request consumables, tools, or materials when needed
About Wards Welding and Fabrications
We’re a hardworking, no-fluff metalwork and machining shop in Newport Pagnell.
We build custom metal parts, structures, and products that last.
If you know how to weld properly and want to work where your skills are respected, drop us a message.