Process Technician (Twilight Shift) - Trainee Welder

Parker Hannifin; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Competitive pay package

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Holiday 25 plus stats

Subsidised canteen with Starbucks

Life Assurance

ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive)

Employee Assistance Program for Health

Employee Perks discounts

Income Protection

Volunteering Day off

Job summary

Parker Meggitt in Fareham is seeking a Trainee Welder to join their precision manufacturing team. The role involves Electron Beam Welding (EBW) on small capsule components, often under magnification, with full training provided to develop a specialist aerospace welding career.

You will read and interpret technical drawings, operate specialist welding equipment, and maintain accuracy through inspection and documentation. Full-time hours with a twilight shift and day training offered.

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small precision components.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electron Beam Welding (EBW) equipment safely and efficiently.
• Weld precision components and assemblies to required quality standards.
• Inspect welded components and complete relevant quality documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Build mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in line with procedures.
• Conduct basic testing activities and maintain production information systems.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About Us

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide. Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core Values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

Position Summary

Job Title: Trainee Welder

Location: Fareham

Hours: Full-time - Twilight shift with training on days

The Role

The Trainee Welder will be responsible for carrying out Electron Beam Welding (EBW) activities on precision capsule components and assemblies. The role involves working with very small parts, often using a microscope, and following established processes and procedures to ensure work is completed to the required quality standards. No welding experience? No problem. We will provide full training to help you build a specialist career as an Electron Beam Welder within the aerospace industry. Working within a highly structured manufacturing environment, you will interpret technical drawings, operate specialist welding equipment, inspect your own work, complete production documentation and support assembly activities as required. You will work with precision components, often using a microscope, while following detailed processes and quality standards to ensure every product meets specification.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electron Beam Welding (EBW) equipment safely and efficiently
• Weld precision components and assemblies to required quality standards
• Inspect welded components and complete relevant quality documentation
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Build mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in line with procedures
• Conduct basic testing activities and maintain production information systems

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly experience gained within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small precision components
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Benefits

• Free car parking
• Competitive pay package
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension up to 10% company contribution
• Holiday 25 plus stats
• Subsidised canteen with Starbucks
• Life Assurance
• ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive)
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Perks offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Business Resource Groups and Volunteering Day off

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.