Welder Fabricator

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder-Fabricator to join their dynamic team dedicated to creating the city's festive lighting displays. This role encompasses the fabrication, maintenance, and installation of vibrant motifs, requiring expertise in MIG aluminium welding and a solid understanding of safe street work practices. You will collaborate closely with the Operations Supervisor, ensuring that all projects are executed efficiently and safely. If you have a passion for welding and a commitment to quality, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the festive spirit of the city while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabricating aluminium and steel.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Welding and fabrication of festive light motifs.
• Maintain and store tools and equipment safely.
• Assist in the installation and recovery of festive displays.

Skills

MIG Aluminium Welding

TIG Welding

MMA Welding

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Advanced Welding Skills

Tools

Plant Machinery

Job description

Leeds Lights consists of a small team fabricating, manufacturing, and delivering the city's festive display annually. The team also manages the banner scheme throughout the city.

The Leeds Lights team spends the summer creating, designing, and producing a variety of festive motifs, including repairs and safety testing.

During winter, work is conducted in unsociable hours to install over 3,000 lamp column motifs using various lifting equipment. The team also installs electrical equipment within street furniture and conducts safety testing.

Leeds City Council seeks to appoint a Welder - Fabricator to assist with delivering the city’s annual festive lighting displays and banner scheme.

Working with the Operations Supervisor within Leeds Lights and the Arts, Events & Venues service, based at the Seacroft workshop, we require an experienced, skilled welder-fabricator with MIG aluminium welding experience, holding at least a Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Experience with mobile elevated working platforms (MEWPs), a detailed understanding of safe street work, and mechanical engineering are also essential.

The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, excellent logistical and organizational skills, and will motivate workshop and site operations teams in manufacturing, installation, recovery, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting displays and the coordination of the city dressing banner programme.

It is required that the post holder be willing to work 37 hours over a 7-day week, including unsociable hours, weekends, and outdoor work.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled, and care-experienced individuals.

This role is based in the UK. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK via citizenship, the EU Settlement scheme, or relevant visas. If not eligible, consider sponsorship options through the Skilled Worker visa route, which requires meeting salary and other criteria.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To manufacture, fabricate, maintain, and repair festive light motifs, and support installation, recovery, and storage operations of festive light displays, along with general workshop/warehouse maintenance.

Responsibilities for Grade

1. Perform welding, fabrication, production, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of aluminium and steel motifs at the Leeds Lights workshop.
2. Adhere to risk assessments, method statements, safe working practices, and PPE requirements, reviewing them regularly.
3. Store new and refurbished motifs properly and assist with warehouse upkeep, stock rotation, and inventory management within budget.
4. Maintain and store tools and equipment safely, keeping work areas clean and tidy.
5. Collaborate with the Leeds Lights Manager on design and layout of new motifs and frames.
6. Assist with the coordination, installation, and recovery of festive displays, including Christmas trees and internal decorations.
7. Promote health, safety, and welfare at all times, ensuring safe practices for staff, contractors, visitors, and the public.
8. Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management, consistent with the grade.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Advanced Welding Skills.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ability to weld and fabricate aluminium and steel frames.
• Ability to work independently and make practical decisions.
• Teamwork skills and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current welding practices, regulations, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, MMA welding, and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting methods.
• Experience working with plant machinery and tools in a workshop environment.
• Enthusiasm for welding, fabrication, and lighting industries.
• Willingness to work outdoors and during unsociable hours.

Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics

• Commitment to continuous improvement and council policies on equality and diversity.
• Adherence to health and safety policies and participation in training.
• Flexibility to adapt and support other services as needed.
• Engagement in appraisals, training, and development activities.
• Support for equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination policies, reporting concerns appropriately.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to follow administrative procedures and support staff development.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations and lifting operations.
• Experience with electrical control systems and working at heights using MEWPs.
• Commitment to personal development and training.