Night Shift MIG Welders / Fabricators

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Night shift

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is recruiting experienced Night Shift MIG Welders / Fabricators for a blue-chip HGV trailer manufacturer based in ST3, Stoke-on-Trent.

You will MIG-weld and fabricate HGV trailer chassis and frames from engineering drawings, using hand, power and air tools, and operate overhead cranes as required. This is long-term, permanent night work with overtime opportunities, in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder / Fabricator.
• Experience welding and fabricating HGV trailers, chassis, frames or similar heavy steel structures is highly advantageous.
• Experience MIG welding up to 12mm thickness.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Competent with a variety of hand and power tools used within a fabrication environment.
• Basic maths skills for accurate measurements and fabrication calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet demanding production deadlines.
• Must be flexible and committed to working permanent night shifts.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabricating HGV commercial trailer chassis and frames.
• MIG welding mild steel components up to 12mm thickness.
• Carrying out positional welding and working around trailers within the workshop.
• Fabricating and assembling steel components to engineering specifications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Using hand, power and air tools safely and effectively.
• Operating overhead cranes when required.
• Completing quality checks on welds and fabricated components. Ensuring all work meets the required quality and production standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with company health & safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to meet demanding production deadlines.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Air tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Location: ST3, Stoke-on-Trent

Shift: Night Shift

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 18:00 - 06:00

Pay: Up to £21.00 per hour including night shift allowance

Overtime: Available

We are currently recruiting experienced Night Shift MIG Welders / Fabricators for our client, a blue-chip HGV Commercial Trailer Manufacturer based in ST3.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Welders / Fabricators looking for long-term, stable work on a permanent night shift, working within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for MIG welding HGV trailer chassis and fabricating the main trailer frames, working from engineering drawings and using a range of hand, power and air tools. You will also be required to use overhead cranes and carry out positional welding around the trailers.

Pay & Benefits

• Night shift rates up to £21.00 per hour, including the x1.33 night shift allowance.
• Basic rates range from £15.00 to £16 per hour, depending on experience and weld-test performance.
• Higher rates available for experienced Welders who successfully demonstrate the required skills during the weld test.
• Overtime available.
• Long-term work with an established blue-chip manufacturer.
• Opportunity to secure consistent night shift employment.

Please note: All pay rates are dependent on successfully completing a weld test during the interview/assessment process. Candidates with proven experience who can hit the ground running will be considered for the higher hourly rates.

ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING A DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabricating HGV commercial trailer chassis and frames.
• MIG welding mild steel components up to 12mm thickness.
• Carrying out positional welding and working around trailers within the workshop.
• Fabricating and assembling steel components to engineering specifications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Using hand, power and air tools safely and effectively.
• Operating overhead cranes when required.
• Completing quality checks on welds and fabricated components.Ensuring all work meets the required quality and production standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with company health & safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to meet demanding production deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder / Fabricator.
• Previous experience welding and fabricating HGV trailers, chassis, frames or similar heavy steel structures is highly advantageous.
• Experience MIG welding materials including mild steel; experience with stainless steel, alloys and other materials would be advantageous.
• Experience MIG welding up to 12mm thickness.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Competent with a variety of hand and power tools used within a fabrication environment.
• Basic maths skills for accurate measurements and fabrication calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet demanding production deadlines.
• Must be flexible and committed to working permanent night shifts.