Business Details
18 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Heavy Engineering Partner in Isle of Wight
G Filer Engineering is a family-run heavy engineering and metalwork specialist based on the Isle of Wight. Established in 2008, our expertise spans traditional and modern engineering practices, including coded welding, fabrication, and restoration of historical structures. With a heritage rooted in steam boiler repairs dating back over 30 years, we combine generational knowledge with modern techniques to deliver precision metalwork solutions. Our team of five skilled professionals operates from two workshops equipped with advanced machinery, enabling us to handle projects from domestic gates to industrial steelwork. We hold Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to health and safety excellence.Our services comply with CE marking standards, ensuring legal compliance for structural steelwork projects. Specialising in forgotten trades like hot riveting and cast iron welding, we serve both industrial and heritage sectors. Our clients benefit from our technical expertise, rapid response times, and dedication to preserving traditional engineering methods. With over a decade of operational history, we maintain strong ties to the local community while serving clients across the UK. Our approach prioritises quality craftsmanship, client collaboration, and adherence to the highest industry standards.
Services
Welding & Fabrication
Structural Steelwork
Cast Iron Welding
CE Marking Services
Heritage Restoration
Emergency Repairs
Metal Machining
Industrial Steel Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We hold Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation for health and safety excellence
- Our team maintains CE marking compliance for structural steelwork projects
- Specialists in traditional techniques like hot riveting and cast iron welding
- Five skilled engineers with combined experience spanning three decades
- Two fully equipped workshops capable of handling projects of all scales
Associations and certifications
- Alcumus SafeContractor
Services
Welding & Fabrication
Our coded welders specialise in TIG, MIG, and stick welding for structural steelwork. We fabricate components from simple domestic gates to complex industrial machinery. All work meets CE marking requirements and industry safety standards.
Heritage Restoration
We restore vintage steam boilers, cranes, and historical structures using traditional methods. Our team preserves original construction techniques while ensuring modern safety compliance for listed buildings and heritage sites.
Structural Steelwork
From design interpretation to final installation, we deliver CE-certified structural steel solutions. Our capabilities include load-bearing frameworks, industrial platforms, and safety-critical components for commercial projects.
Cast Iron Welding
Specialised welding techniques for cast iron components, including pressure vessels and vintage machinery. We maintain material integrity while restoring structural functionality to irreplaceable industrial assets.
Emergency Repairs
Rapid response service for critical metalwork failures. Our team addresses structural emergencies, broken machinery components, and safety-critical repairs with minimal downtime for industrial clients.
People
Graham Filer
Director
Third-generation engineer with 15+ years' experience in welding and machining. Specialises in translating traditional engineering techniques into modern applications while maintaining quality standards.
Marc
Senior Welder
Certified structural steel welder with qualifications in TIG, MIG, and stick welding. Brings expertise from Dover's engineering sector to deliver precision stainless steel components.
Leigh
Welding Coordinator
Coded welder with CE approval certification. Oversees quality control processes and ensures compliance with Responsible Welding Coordinator standards for structural projects.
Ross
Heritage Specialist
Former educator with specialist knowledge in historical preservation techniques. Leads restoration projects requiring traditional ironwork methods and heritage compliance.
Ricky
Fabricator
Former builder with precision fabrication skills. Focuses on dimensional accuracy and finish quality for both industrial and decorative metalwork components.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We work across industrial metal fabrication, heritage restoration, and structural steel construction projects.
Are your welders certified for structural work?
Yes, our team holds multiple coded welding certifications including CE-marked structural steelwork.
Do you handle emergency metal repairs?
We offer urgent repair services for critical metalwork failures with rapid response times.
Can you restore historical metal structures?
Yes, we specialise in preserving traditional techniques while restoring historical metalwork to modern standards.
What machinery do you have available?
Our workshops contain arc, MIG, TIG welders, lathes up to 60x120, 200-tonne presses, and pipe bending equipment.
Are you compliant with current safety standards?
We maintain Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation and follow strict health and safety protocols for all projects.
