Welder / Fabricator

JG Pears; Low Marnham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

20 days holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

£300 Introduce a Friend reward

Job summary

JG Pears is recruiting six Welder/Fabricators to join our Mechanical Team at Low Marnham, NG23 6SP. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, repairs and manufacturing of components for our rendering plant and equipment.

The position requires MIG/TIG/ARC welding, reading technical drawings, and a commitment to high safety standards. Working 05:30–17:30 on a 4 on 4 off pattern with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Welding/fabrication certification (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience as Welder/Fabricator, preferably in heavy machinery
• Competency in MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks on plant equipment as required
• Carry out repairs, modifications and manufacturing of metal components
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics to complete tasks accurately
• Ensure all work meets safety regulations and company requirements
• Maintain records of work completed and materials used

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Welding/fabrication certification (City & Guilds/NVQ)

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Welder / Fabricator

About Us

JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that's grown from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector, processing over 10,000 tonnes of material a week across the Group.

We're investing heavily in where this industry is heading, from our own combined heat and power plant, to a windfarm on our own land, to a joint venture right next door at High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility that's helping drive the UK towards net zero.

We're recruiting six Welder/Fabricators to join our Mechanical Team at Low Marnham, as part of the continued growth of our maintenance function.

Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), with overtime paid at time plus a quarter

Location: Low Marnham, NG23 6SP

Working pattern: 4 on 4 off, days only (05:30 to 17:30)

Core Benefits

• Retention bonus available after a qualifying period
• 20 days holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• £300 Introduce a Friend reward

About the Role

This role is essential in ensuring the repair, modification and fabrication of parts and components for our rendering plant and associated equipment. It's a predominantly workshop-based position, carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs and manufacturing of components, with occasional work on plant and equipment around the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing welding and fabrication tasks on plant equipment as required
• Carrying out repairs, modifications and manufacturing of metal components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics to complete tasks accurately
• Ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard, meeting safety regulations and company requirements
• Using a variety of welding techniques, including MIG and TIG
• Working confidently with hand tools and a range of materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Operating cutting, bending and shaping tools for metal fabrication
• Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
• Maintaining records of work completed and materials used

What You'll Bring

• Welding/fabrication certification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally within a heavy machinery environment
• Competency in MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Life assurance
• Occupational health, including 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, an emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support and bereavement counselling
• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information

Due to the site's location, own transport is essential. Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Keywords: Welder, Fabricator, MIG welder, TIG welder, Metal fabricator, Fabrication engineer, Structural steel fabricator, Maintenance welder