Fabrication Trade Assistant - Tack Welding & Crane

Wilton Engineering; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40K Life Insurance

Company Sick Pay (based on service)

Paycare health cashback scheme

Boostworks (shopping discount platform

Job summary

Wilton Engineering is seeking a Backshift Trade Assistant for an immediate start on a long-term basis. You will support fabrication activities, follow strict HSE and quality procedures, and assist with assembly and machinery operation. Role requires competency in tack welding and crane/MEWP operation.

Working hours are backshift with on-call overtime as project demands; benefits include life insurance and sick pay. A BPSS check will be conducted requiring 3 years of employment history.

Qualifications

• BPSS check required with 3 years employment history.
• Ability to work independently or in a multi-discipline team.
• Competent in tack welding and crane/MEWP operation.

Responsibilities

• Support trades with fabrication activities as outlined in training.
• Follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures and quality procedures.
• Tack weld fabricated parts in line with company spec.
• Assist with mechanical assembly.
• Operate saw.
• Grind materials as required.
• Guide overhead cranes and hoists when trained.
• Manage cables and keep area clean and safe.
• Operate Scissor Lift and Cherry Picker when trained.

Skills

Abrasive wheels

Grinders

Rota broach

Saw

Tack welding

Overhead cranes

MEWP

Tools

Scissor Lift

Cherry Picker

Job description

Wilton Engineering is seeking a Backshift Trade Assistant for an immediate start on a long-term basis. You will support fabrication activities, follow strict HSE and quality procedures, and assist with assembly and machinery operation. Role requires competency in tack welding and crane/MEWP operation.

Working hours are backshift with on-call overtime as project demands; benefits include life insurance and sick pay. A BPSS check will be conducted requiring 3 years of employment history.