Hydram Engineering - Sheet Metal Fabrications

24/09/2026

Our annual residential trip is an essential part of our apprentice training programme.

It is designed to challenge our trainees outside of the workplace and build lasting professional confidence through character building, team bonding and stepping outside of their comfort zone.

Last week 12 apprentices headed to the Lake District to take part in a packed three days of outdoor challenges.

As Lee Bailey, our Apprentice Programme Lead, points out: "You see strengths, confidence and leadership qualities that don't always appear during an ordinary workday."

Read the full recap below.

Within our apprenticeship programme, we look to deliver and provide opportunities outside of the classroom and the workplace for apprentices to develop,

26/06/2026

👷 We’re hiring: Manufacturing & Production Roles

Hydram is recruiting for a range of roles across our busy sheet metal manufacturing facility in Chilton, County Durham.

We currently have opportunities across several areas, including:

• MIG Welder Fabricators
• Punch/Laser Operators
• Press Brake Setters
• Robot Operators
• Assembly Operatives

We’re looking for reliable, safety conscious people with experience in manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, sheet metal or similar production environments.

Our work is varied, fast-paced and quality focused, supporting customers across a wide range of industries.

Depending on the role, experience may include:

• Working from engineering drawings
• Welding and fabrication
• CNC laser or punch operation
• Press brake setting and operating
• Robot welding or automated production equipment
• Paint plant or finishing processes
• Assembly work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Employer pension contributions
• Death in service insurance from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP and wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• Training and development opportunities

Ready for your next opportunity?

View our current vacancies and apply through our website:

👉 https://hydram.co.uk/careers/recruitment/

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16/06/2026

👨‍🏭 We’re hiring experienced MIG Welder Fabricators

Join Hydram’s manufacturing team at our 135,000 sq ft facility in Chilton, County Durham.

We’re looking for confident MIG welders who can work accurately from engineering drawings and interpret weld symbols.

The varied work includes:
• Mild steel from 0.9mm to 20mm
• Stainless steel from 1mm to 3mm
• Freehand fabrication
• Working with jigs and fixtures

Applicants should have at least 12 months’ welding and fabrication experience within a sheet metal or similar manufacturing environment. The role will predominantly involve working with mild steel.

Two-shift rotation:
Early shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am–12:30pm
Back shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–11:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm–7:00pm

Ready for your next opportunity?

View the full vacancy and submit your CV:
👉 Job Vacancies: https://hydram.co.uk/recruitment/welder-fabricator-mig/

There are job vacancies at this County Durham metal fabrication company, including MIG welder jobs at Hydram Engineering.

18/03/2026

Hydram Sheet Metalwork currently has a vacancy for a part-time Administrator at our Chilton, County Durham facility.

This role will support our office and shopfloor teams, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

🕒 25 hours per week (flexible on how this looks)
📍 Chilton, County Durham

Full role details and application information can be found here:
https://hydram.co.uk/careers/recruitment/

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12/02/2026

🏭 Join the Hydram Team – We’re Hiring!

Hydram Sheet Metalwork is a leading precision sheet-metal fabrication company based at our large, modern facility in Chilton, County Durham. With over 200 skilled employees, we supply high-quality components to sectors including rail, automotive, defence, aerospace, and earth-moving equipment.
We’re continuing to grow and are looking for reliable, motivated people to join our team in the following roles:

📌 Current Opportunities
• Press Brake General / Advanced Operators
• Metal Dressers
• Paint Plant General Operator
• Assembly Operators
• Radan Programmer

✅ Why Join Hydram?
• A safe, well-equipped working environment in a large, modern fabrication facility
• Opportunities to develop, upskill, and progress within a growing business

📄 How to Apply
If any of these roles sound like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via our website by submitting your CV. Even if there isn’t an immediate match, we’re happy to keep your CV on file.

👉 https://hydram.co.uk/careers/recruitment/

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29/01/2026

🤖 Enhancing our automated welding capability

We’ve recently added a 9 sqm collaborative robot welding cell at our Chilton facility, further strengthening our automated welding capability.

The new cobot brings increased flexibility, repeatability, and process control, supporting consistent, high-quality fabrication while complementing the skills of our welding team.

A solid enhancement to our manufacturing setup as we continue to invest in smart, efficient engineering solutions.

📸 The new cobot welding cell below.

10/12/2025

🏭 Join the Hydram Team – We’re Hiring Pressbrake Operators!

Hydram Sheet Metalwork is a leading precision sheet-metal fabrication company based in Chilton, County Durham. We supply high-quality parts across rail, automotive, defence, earth-moving, aerospace and more — and we’re growing.

We’re looking for Pressbrake Operators at all levels:
• Trainee
• General Operator
• Advanced Operator

These hands-on positions are perfect for practical, dependable people looking to start or grow a long-term career in engineering.

If you're flexible, enthusiastic, and ready to learn or bring your existing skills to a busy modern facility, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ What You Get at Hydram:
• A safe, well-equipped working environment
• Opportunities to train, grow and advance your skills
• A supportive team culture and attractive employee benefits

📄 How to Apply:
Submit your CV through our online application form:

👉 https://hydram.co.uk/careers/recruitment/

See our list of job vacancies | We're committed to development, training and retention. See job vacancies at this County Durham engineering company.

01/12/2025

Hydram Engineering Ltd is proud to support the local community!

On Friday November 28th, our Senior Account Manager Neil Bell and three of our talented apprentices volunteered at The Bread and Butter Thing hub in Chilton. They spent the day assisting this vital service, which makes life more affordable for families by redistributing quality food.

It's inspiring to see the difference The Bread and Butter Thing makes every week. Well done to the Hydram team for stepping up!

01/12/2025

It’s nice to see the Hopetown Christmas tree taking pride of place next to our S&DR 200 sculpture of Locomotion No. 1! 🎄🚂

Our new tree is up and was switched on for the first time last night 🎄

Thanks to Darlington Railway Preservation Society for helping to refurb, decorate and lift into place 🎁