Welder

Balfour Beatty plc; Hereford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% remote working

25 days leave

Pension

Volunteer leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Hereford is seeking a Welding Operative to join our steel fabrication team. You will work in the Welding and Fabrication area, performing welding duties and supporting safe, efficient production.

Shifts are 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00 with enhanced pay during prime hours; shifts alternate weekly. You will read drawings, use hand tools and grinders, and contribute to a clean, safe environment while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding operations within fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and process documentation.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all welding tasks within the fabrication area.
• Work safely following instructions and company safety standards.
• Operate efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Maintain quality, reduce waste and support continuous improvement.
• Keep the working area clean, organised and safe.
• Assist with other duties to support the production team.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Air tools

Health & safety

Tools

Grinders

Job description

About the role

Are you a positive, reliable and hands-on Welding Operative who takes pride in producing quality work?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our steel fabrication team in Hereford, working within the Welding and Fabrication area to support safe, efficient and high-quality production.

Shift Pattern:

• Shift 1:06:00 - 14:00 (with enhanced pay between 06:00 - 08:00)
• Shift 2:14:00 - 22:00 (with enhanced pay between 16:00 - 22:00)
• Shifts alternate weekly

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out all aspects of the welding role within the fabrication area.
• Working safely at all times, following work instructions and supporting the company's Zero Harm approach.
• Operating effectively as part of a team and completing tasks as required.
• Producing quality work while supporting efficiency, output and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Helping to reduce waste and improve processes across the fabrication area.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support the wider production team.

Who we're looking for

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong "can do" approach.
• Reliability, self-motivation and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, embrace new ideas and support a continuous improvement culture.
• Experience using air and electric hand tools, grinders and similar equipment.
• The ability to understand drawings and complete process-related documentation.
• A good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

It would be advantageous if you hold relevant MAG welding qualifications, including multi-layer fillet welding in carbon steels greater than 3mm thick in the horizontal-vertical position, or MAG butt welding in carbon steels greater than 5mm thick in the flat position, in accordance with BS EN 287-1 or BS EN ISO 9606-1.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long-term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]