Welder/Fabricator

Job Purpose:

To maintain all skip usability, fixing and improving through welding and other means where required. Support garage in vehicle repairs requiring welding and modifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Asses which welding equipment is required and which method is the most appropriate for a specific welding task
• Ensure all welding equipment used is free of any defects, report any concerns
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and legal requirements
• Ensure the safety of people, equipment, plant and vehicles at all times
• Carry out all welding and modifications to vehicles and skips as required
• Refloor ally floors, replace rear tipping bars when worn
• Maintain and repair all sheeting systems on all vehicles
• Repair vehicle accident damage to body work, including removing, prepping, respray and refitting of panels /bumpers
• Complete daily documentation ensuring that the necessary information is recorded fully and legibly
• Ensure adherence to all internal processes and procedures to ensure role is completed accurately at all times
• Communicate effectively with fellow team members to ensure work is being carried out efficiently and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively encourage and help co- workers when necessary
• Assist with garage tasks and other departments when required

Requirements

• A good knowledge of health and safety practices including welding safety procedures with a willingness to use protective clothing
• Proven experience as a welder (MIG) and fabricator
• Experience of using various welding equipment
• A valid certificate or qualification in welding from an accredited institution or program (Preferred)
• A detail-orientated and methodical approach
• Good attention to detail

Hours - Monday to Friday - 42.5 hours per week

28 Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Kirkby, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person