Welder / Yard Operative

Piling Recruitment Group Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machine hire and maintenance company in the UK is seeking an experienced Welder to perform MIG and stick welding on various equipment. The role includes supporting general yard duties and offers a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate or salary

Opportunity for progression

Supportive team and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding, ideally in construction.
• Comfortable with hard-facing and heavy-duty repairs.
• Reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and stick welding on machine attachments.
• Assist with pre-delivery checks and equipment organisation.
• Support with minor mechanical tasks as needed.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Mechanical tasks

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established machine hire and maintenance company, supplying specialist equipment and support services to construction projects across the UK. They are currently seeking an experienced Welder who is also happy to support general yard duties when required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role and takes pride in high-quality welding and hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: Perform MIG and/or stick welding on machine attachments and accessories; carry out hard-facing of augers and other high-wear components; repair digging buckets and structural steelwork; operate oxy-acetylene cutting and grinding tools; maintain a clean and organised welding area.
• Yard Support: Assist with pre-delivery checks and equipment organisation; help with loading and unloading of equipment and materials; maintain overall cleanliness and order of the yard; support with minor mechanical tasks where appropriate; work collaboratively with the yard team and fitters.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in welding, ideally within a heavy plant or construction environment.
• Comfortable with hard-facing and heavy-duty repair work.
• Willing to get involved in non-welding tasks as required.
• Forklift or telehandler experience (desirable but not essential).
• Reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate or salary (DOE).
• Opportunity to join a growing, respected company in the piling sector.
• Varied, hands-on role with potential for progression.
• Supportive team and training available for the right candidate.