Welder at Fablink Tank Systems, based in Bishop Auckland

Fablink Group Holdings; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fabrication industry is seeking a Welder for their operations in Northampton. The role involves welding high-quality components in a safe work environment under ISO standards. Candidates should have relevant experience, qualifications, and the ability to work various shifts. Benefits include a company pension, life insurance, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have own transport due to location and shift requirements.
• 1 year experience in welded component manufacture required.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for welding components to quality standards.
• Operate the overhead crane to transport materials.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement initiative.

Skills

Steel fabrication

MIG welding

Knowledge of production machinery

Education

Qualified to BS EN ISO 9606-1

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Presses

Lifting equipment

Job description

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Welder at Fablink Tank Systems, based in Bishop Auckland, Northampton

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Client:

Fablink Group Holdings

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

8a33a737b013

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Salary Starting rate £11.75 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Purpose

Responsible for welding components in the required quantities which conform to the company`s quality standards under ISO 9001:2015

Reports to Supervisor

Key Areas of Job

➢ Working safely to obtain the appropriate jigs and tools from their respective locations arranging these jigs / tools to produce the required component
➢ For all categories of components work using SOP’s to produce components correct to customer specifications

This may involve:
- tacking of the components
- finish welding of tacked components or
- both tacking and finishing welding of the same components
➢ To produce the required batch of components, ensuring that all the components within the batch comply in all respects with the customer specifications and quality standards
➢ On completion of the required batch, to return the Jigs / tools to their storage areas and also remove the finished components to the allocated work in progress area
➢ To ensure that the welding machines are operated using safe working practices
➢ To ensure that the welding machines are set to the optimum parameters for the required joint configuration
➢ To ensure that at all times the working areas are kept tidy
➢ To work safely and follow all company safety procedures
➢ Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiative
➢ In the event that there is a problem producing a satisfactory component that meets customer specifications during production both dimensionally and in appearance then contact must be made with the appropriate Team Leader and or a Quality Leader as per instructions
➢ To operate the overhead crane to transport, materials jigs, components Etc
➢ To undertake any other duties which the company may require as and when necessary

Key Post Holder Requirements

Essential:
Desirable:
Must be available to work on a variety of shifts in line with business demands

• Must have own Transport - due to location and shift working requirement
• Must be experienced and competent in steel fabrication
• 1 years experience of welded component manufacture
• Qualified to BS EN ISO 9606-1
• Knowledge of production machinery grinders, presses, lifting equipment
• Successfully completed a welding apprenticeship or equivalent in welding

Early Shift: 6am-2pm Mon to Thurs & 6am-1pm Fri

Back Shift: 2pm-12am Mon to Thurs (Fridays off)

Night Shift: 10.30pm - 6am Sunday and 10.00pm -6am Mon to Fri

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Work Location: In person

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Bishop Auckland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• MIG welding: 1 year (required)
• Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

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