Fabricator Welder

Elmleigh; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmleigh is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to join our mechanical installation team in Hinckley. You will support installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and electrical containment structures, reading drawings and drafting simple fabrication drawings for customer acceptance.

With +5 years’ MIG & TIG welding experience and a strong focus on safety and site procedures, you will work independently or in teams across East Midlands and UK client sites, contributing to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in welding/fabrication or suitable accreditation.
• CSCS or ECS card for mechanical/welding disciplines is desirable.
• SPA Food & Drink Safety Passport is desirable for site access.
• MEWP Safety Training Card or IPAF is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers in preparing quotes.
• Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS).
• Observe Permit to Work requirements issued by site Duty Holders.
• Follow efficient work procedures and techniques.
• Assist in determining work rotas and task assignments.
• Assess tasks for completeness and report issues or variations.
• Ensure tools and equipment are certified or calibrated.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and third parties.
• Undertake specialist training as required.
• Apply continuous improvement to achieve Best Practice.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Welding/Fabrication

CSCS or ECS Card (Desirable)

SPA Food & Drink Safety Passport (Desirable)

Job description

Our Company

We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. We’re looking for hard-working individuals to join our team, offering continual professional development in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm, flexibility and reliability are key attractions.

Our Company

We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. We’re looking for hard-working individuals to join our team, offering continual professional development in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm, flexibility and reliability are key attractions.

Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager and/or associated Project Engineer, you will provide various skills, competencies and capabilities supporting Mechanical and Electrical installation activities for the successful delivery of projects of varying size and complexity and in compliance with current legislation.

About You

Already an experienced worker, you will demonstrate broad capabilities in the welding and fabrication of electrical containment systems and small stainless-steel support structures in a similar industrial sector. In addition, you will have broad experience and knowledge of site safety and mechanical installations from working independently and as part of a team.

Dimensions

• Locations: Hinckley, Leicestershire and various client sites across the East Midlands and UK

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of a variety of mechanical systems and equipment.


• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers in their preparation of quotes.


• Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS).


• Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders.


• Follow efficient work procedures and techniques.


• Engage in the determination of work rotas and assignment of tasks.


• Assess tasks for completeness and report any issues or variation.


• Ensure all tools and equipment in use are certified and/or calibrated.


• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and other third parties.


• Undertake specialist training as required.


• Demonstrate and apply the principles of continuous improvement to achieve ‘Best Practice’.

You will need

• +5-years’ experience in MIG & TIG welding and fabrication demonstrable by associated qualifications and training.


• Light welding and general fabrication experience for electrical containment systems and associated stainless steel support structures.


• Ability to work from technical drawings.


• Be capable of drafting simple fabrication drawings for customer acceptance.


• Good attention to detail.


• Good understanding of current H&S requirements for welding and other hot works.


• MEWP operator experience.


• Good communication skills.


• To be a team player.


• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications And Licences

• NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent or Suitable Accreditation in Welding/Fabrication


• CSCS or ECS Card - Mechanical/Welding and Fabrication Discipline (Desirable)


• SPA Food & Drink Safety Passport (Desirable)


• MEWP Safety Training Card, IPAF 3a, 3b or equivalent (Desirable)