Fitter Welder

Whale Tankers Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and expanding company as a Fitter/Welder in Solihull, where your skills in MIG welding and fabrication will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing facility, contributing to the production of high-quality liquid waste vacuum tankers. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, you'll enjoy a variety of benefits including a holiday bonus, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

One-off £500 holiday bonus

Bonus scheme based on performance

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Competitive Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding, fabrication, and pipe welding in steel.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build tankers in the main production area and perform chassis fitting.
• Conduct pipe welding in mild and stainless steel.

Skills

MIG Welding

Fabrication

Pipe Welding

Ability to Read Drawings

Hydraulic Knowledge

Pneumatic Knowledge

Forklift Truck License

Overhead Crane License

Job description

Fitter/Welder needed for our Solihull Site.

We are an employee-focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family!

We are looking for someone who is able to:

• Work in the main production area building our tankers
• Pipe welding in both Mild Steel and Stainless Steel
• Fabrication
• Chassis fitting
• Any other ad hoc duties

You would be working in the Crane House department.

Week 1

Monday – Friday

06.00-14.00

Week 2

Monday – Thursday

14.00 – 22.30

Friday

14.00 – 19.30

We are looking for someone who has the below knowledge and transferable skills:

• Background working in a production environment, particularly body building
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
• Ability to read drawings
• Mild Steel and Stainless Steel MIG welding experience
• Experience in both light and heavy gauge welding
• Fabrication and fitting skills
• Forklift truck and overhead crane licence would be beneficial

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic, and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

• One-off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
• Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
• Death in service for employees
• Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment, and PPE provided
• Long service awards
• Company share purchase opportunity
• Free parking

The Company

Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site. Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale customer promise is one of reliability, service, and value for life. It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.

The Values

• Teamwork
• Long Service

Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill, and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.