Details:
- Salary: £17.22 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: DH3 Chester-le-Street County Durham
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Purpose of the Role
To carry out high-quality welding and fabrication of ground-engaging buckets and attachments, ensuring all work meets required safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire
* Complete multi-run fillet welds to a high standard
* Work on plate thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 200mm
* Use oxy/acetylene cutting equipment safely and effectively
* Operate general hand tools for fabrication tasks
* Interpret basic engineering drawings (if required)
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment
* Meet production and quality targets
* Undertake a weld test as part of the role
Essential Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator
* Minimum 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience
* Experience with MIG welding processes
* Ability to perform multi-run welding
* Competent using hand tools and cutting equipment
* Strong attention to detail and quality
Desirable Requirements
* Valid crane certificate (preferred but not essential)
* Experience in heavy fabrication or earthmoving equipment
Skills & Competencies
* Good manual dexterity and technical ability
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong work ethic and reliability
* Willingness to learn and undertake training
Working Hours & Pay
* Shift Patterns:
Nights:
Mon–Wed: 21:00 – 07:30
Thurs: 20:30 – 07:00
* Pay Rate:
£17.22 per hour (including shift allowance)
Overtime available
Benefits
* On-site parking
* Overtime opportunities
* Training provided
Additional Information
* Immediate start available
* Inclusive and diverse workplace environment
* Equal opportunities employer