Welder

Select Plant Hire; Barnby Dun; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Training & development

Career opportunities

Leading plant hire company

Job summary

Select Plant Hire in the St Neots Depot is seeking experienced welders to join our team. You will support the fabrication and maintenance of plant and equipment on site, with a focus on safe operation and high-quality workmanship.

Join us for ongoing training and development, long-term career opportunities, and the chance to work within a leading plant hire and construction support business.

Qualifications

• Fabrication and welding experience across MAG and MMA.
• Strict commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow drawings and specifications.
• Reliable with high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication and welding to required quality.
• Work safely and in line with company policies.
• Attend inductions and toolbox talks.
• Read and implement task sheets and method statements.
• Assess risks and maintain safe practices.
• Use correct tools, equipment and PPE.
• Maintain plant, equipment and tools.
• Inspect and report defects.
• Complete timesheets and documentation.
• Liaise with Supervisors on work priorities.
• Contribute to safety initiatives including near-miss reporting.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Attend relevant training and development activities.

Skills

Fabrication/Welding

MAG Welding

MMA Welding

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Drawings & Specs

Quality workmanship

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding

MAG/MMA Welding

Job description

St Neots Depot - Select Plant Hire is looking for experienced welders to join our team at the St Neots Depot.

As part of our directly employed workforce, you'll support the maintenance, repair and fabrication of plant and equipment whilst benefiting from excellent training, development and long-term career opportunities.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a leading plant hire and construction support business

Key Duties

• Carry out fabrication and welding activities to the required quality standards.
• Work safely and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Attend inductions, briefings and toolbox talks as required.
• Read, understand and implement Task Sheets, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work.
• Assess risks and maintain safe working practices at all times.
• Use the correct tools, equipment and PPE for the task being undertaken.
• Maintain plant, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Inspect and assess damaged equipment and accurately report defects.
• Complete timesheets, records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Liaise with Supervisors and Management regarding work requirements and priorities.
• Contribute proactively to safety initiatives, including Hazard and Near Miss reporting.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Attend relevant training and development activities as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of fabrication and welding techniques.
• Experience welding using MAG and MMA processes.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality workmanship.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding
• Experience with MAG / MMA Welding

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.