Fitter Welder

webtyzer.com; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving company recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers in Europe. As a Fitter Welder, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to quality and innovation. Your role will involve building tankers, performing pipe welding in both mild and stainless steel, and applying your fabrication skills in a dynamic production environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive company that values its employees, offering competitive benefits and a positive work culture. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus

Bonus scheme

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

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in body building and production environments is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build tankers in the main production area and perform pipe welding.
• Conduct chassis fitting and other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Mild Steel Mig welding

Stainless Steel Mig welding

Fabrication skills

Ability to read drawings

Basic hydraulic knowledge

Basic pneumatic knowledge

Forklift truck licence

Overhead crane licence

Job description

Fitter Welder

Solihull, Birmingham

£33,000 - £36,000 per annum

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.

Rotating Shift patterns:

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

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page.