Welder / Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator

About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that''s grown from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK''s animal by-products sector, processing over 10,000 tonnes of material a week across the Group.

We''re investing heavily in where this industry is heading, from our own combined heat and power plant, to a windfarm on our own land, to a joint venture right next door at High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility that''s helping drive the UK towards net zero.

We''re recruiting six Welder/Fabricators to join our Mechanical Team at Low Marnham, as part of the continued growth of our maintenance function.

• Salary: -42,000 to -45,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), with overtime paid at time plus a quarter
• Location: Low Marnham, NG23 6SP
• Working pattern: 4 on 4 off, days only (05:30 to 17:30)

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Core Benefits

• Retention bonus available after a qualifying period
• 20 days holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• -300 Introduce a Friend reward

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About the Role
This role is essential in ensuring the repair, modification and fabrication of parts and components for our rendering plant and associated equipment. It''s a predominantly workshop-based position, carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs and manufacturing of components, with occasional work on plant and equipment around the site.

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What You''ll Be Doing

• Performing welding and fabrication tasks on plant equipment as required
• Carrying out repairs, modifications and manufacturing of metal components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics to complete tasks accurately
• Ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard, meeting safety regulations and company requirements
• Using a variety of welding techniques, including MIG and TIG
• Working confidently with hand tools and a range of materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Operating cutting, bending and shaping tools for metal fabrication
• Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
• Maintaining records of work completed and materials used

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What You''ll Bring

• Welding/fabrication certification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally within a heavy machinery environment
• Competency in MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Additional Benefits & Perks

• Life assurance
• Occupational health, including 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, an emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support and bereavement counselling
• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

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Additional Information
Due to the site''s location, own transport is essential. Please note, we''re unable to offer sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

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Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.

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Keywords: Welder, Fabricator, MIG welder, TIG welder, Metal fabricator, Fabrication engineer, Structural steel fabricator, Maintenance welder

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