Welder / Plater

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable engineering contractor as a Welder/Plater, where your skills will contribute to exciting projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on steel fabrication and contributing to the success of various construction projects. With a commitment to employee development and a strong emphasis on safety, this position provides an excellent opportunity for career growth. If you are passionate about welding and fabrication, we invite you to apply and become part of a dedicated team that values quality and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime uplifts

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance coverage

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career progression opportunities

Safe working environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in welding and fabrication for steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute medium to heavy fabrication tasks.
• Safely handle components using mechanical aids and cranes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading Fabrication Drawings

Operating Hand Tools

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Welders BSE9606-1 qualification

Platers NVQ Level 3

Tools

Power Tools

Mechanical Aids

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Company Overview:

AmcoGiffen is a leading engineering contractor with a strong national presence in rail, civil engineering, and construction markets. We have built a reputation for excellence in civil, building, mechanical, and electrical renewals and maintenance, delivering successful projects and frameworks across the UK. Our in-house fabrication team has experienced significant success and is poised for continued growth, focusing on providing high-quality steel fabrication for a diverse range of projects.

Industry: Steel Fabrication

Company Overview:

AmcoGiffen is a leading engineering contractor with a strong national presence in rail, civil engineering, and construction markets. We have built a reputation for excellence in civil, building, mechanical, and electrical renewals and maintenance, delivering successful projects and frameworks across the UK. Our in-house fabrication team has experienced significant success and is poised for continued growth, focusing on providing high-quality steel fabrication for a diverse range of projects.

Position Overview:

Due to an increase in long-term orders, we are excited to announce multiple permanent opportunities for skilled Welders and Platers to join our established in-house fabrication team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing workload for steel fabricated structures across various projects throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute medium to heavy fabrication.
• Demonstrate proficiency in fabrication skills and techniques for various metal types, including steel and stainless steel.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings accurately.
• Safely handle heavier components using mechanical aids and cranes to reduce manual handling risks.
• Work in a variety of environments, primarily within the workshop and workbench, with potential on-site tasks that may include working at height or in confined spaces.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free work area by adhering to good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all company policies related to Health and Safety, including the use of PPE.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the company.
  
  

Requirements:

• Welding candidates will be required to complete a weld test as part of the interview process to demonstrate their skills and aptitude. (previous experience of bridge manufacturing would be advantageous).
• Welders BSE9606-1 qualification
• Platers NVQ Level 3
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Overtime uplifts for hours worked beyond the contracted 39-hour week, including weekend and night shifts.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (opportunity to purchase 5 extra days)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
• Comprehensive support for personal and professional development with pathways for career progression within the company.
• Opportunities for consistent learning and skill enhancement.
• A safe working environment.
• Employee forums that facilitate communication and provide a platform for your voice to be heard.
  
  

Join Our Team:

If you are a skilled Welder or Plater looking to advance your career within a reputable organisation that values its employees and encourages growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team at AmcoGiffen!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

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