Welders

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a MIG Welder to carry out skilled welding and fabrication tasks in Mansfield. The role requires proven experience in MIG welding, the ability to work with mild steel plates, and competence in assembly tasks. As a MIG Welder, you will ensure all work meets defined safety, quality, and production standards while collaborating with the production team to meet project deadlines. This position offers a great opportunity within the rail industry with a reputable manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG welding.
• Ability to weld mild steel plate between 3mm and 35mm thickness.
• Competence in performing a 6mm fillet weld test (to be assessed at interview).
• Basic assembly skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on rail wagons and associated components.
• Fabricate and weld mild steel plate (3mm–35mm thickness) depending on component requirements.
• Read and interpret technical drawings for precise fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order to support production.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality management systems.

Skills

Proven experience in MIG welding

Ability to weld mild steel plate (3mm–35mm)

Basic assembly skills

Job description

Job Title : MIG Welder

Location : Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Opportunity

Ford and Stanley have collaborated with the UK’s only independent rail wagon manufacturer, with over 100 years of expertise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of freight wagons and bespoke containers. They are renowned for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to the rail industry.

Role

To carry out skilled welding and fabrication tasks in support of wagon manufacture and repair, ensuring all work meets required safety, quality, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform MIG welding on rail wagons and associated components.

Fabricate and weld mild steel plate (3mm–35mm thickness) depending on component requirements.

Read and interpret technical drawings to deliver precise fabrication and assembly.

Carry out basic assembly tasks as required.

Maintain tools and equipment in good working order to support production.

Collaborate with the production team to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality management systems at all times.

Undertake modifications and repairs to wagons and bespoke containers as required.

Requirements

Proven experience in MIG welding.

Ability to weld mild steel plate between 3mm and 35mm thickness.

Competence in performing a 6mm fillet weld test (to be assessed at interview).

Basic assembly skills.

Experience in fabrication within...