MIG Welder (Nights)

SMarter Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced MIG Welder to join a night shift production team in Chester. The role involves producing high-quality welded assemblies from technical drawings while meeting production targets. Ideal candidates should have strong MIG welding skills and manufacturing experience, and be organized and self-motivated. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £19.67 and additional benefits like flexible working hours and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

£19.67 per hour

Friday evening overtime at time and a half

39-hour week with flexible start/finish times

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for service)

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking with EV charging points

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing ideally in commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing.
• Proven ability to meet production targets without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality welding assemblies.
• Use and maintain PPE and welding equipment.
• Work individually and as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Follow clear instructions and adhere to health & safety regulations.

Skills

MIG welding skills with mild steel

Ability to read technical drawings

Manufacturing experience

Skilled use of hand tools

Job description

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Location: Cheshire
Reporting to: Nightshift Manager
Hours: Monday Thursday, 7:45pm 6:00am
Flexibility required occasional evenings/weekends as business needs demand

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our night shift production team. You will be responsible for producing high-quality welded assemblies, working from technical drawings and specification sheets, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Key Objectives

Deliver high-quality welding assemblies.

Read and interpret technical drawings, specification sheets, and weld symbols.

Carry out precise measurements and accurate marking out.

Select correct materials and cut using burning, disc cutting, or machinery.

Responsibilities

MIG welding to a high standard.

Use and maintain your own PPE and welding equipment.

Work individually and as part of a team to meet production targets.

Follow clear instructions from team members and senior colleagues.

Adhere to health & safety regulations at all times.

Maintain housekeeping in the production area.

Minimise waste by efficient use/disposal of raw materials and consumables.

Support a safe working environment.

Flexibility to perform other duties as required (full training provided).

Key Skills & Experience

This role is suited to a hands-on, organised, and self-motivated individual with:

Manufacturing experience (ideally commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing).

Strong MIG welding skills with mild steel (3mm 20mm).

High-quality assembly experience.

Skilled use of a variety of hand tools.

Ability to read and work from technical drawings.

Proven ability to meet production targets without compromising quality.

Employee Benefits

Nights rate: £19.67 per hour

Friday evening overtime at time and a half

39-hour week with flexible start/finish times

Early finish Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for service)

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking with EV charging points (charged at 0.197p/kwh)