Welders Mate

Blocktech MEP; Spalding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welders Mate for a permanent role on district heating projects across the UK. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in construction while receiving on-the-job training. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior welder and a Pre-insulated Pipe Installer, contributing to various projects that can last from a few days to a year. With a strong emphasis on safety and client relationships, this role is perfect for those looking to grow within a supportive environment. Travel across the UK is required, with accommodations and food allowances provided for work away from home.

Benefits

Paid Hotels

Food Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience on construction sites is essential for this role.
• A strong work ethic and desire to build a career are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior welder in installing pre-insulated pipes.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Construction Site Experience

Problem-Solving

Client Relationship Management

Work Ethic

Job description

Blocktech MEP are looking on behalf of their client for a Welders Mate for a permanent position working on District heating projects across the UK.
The ideal candidate will have previous construction site experience and be looking to forge a career.
This is a great opportunity to join a company and learn a trade both on the job and with training provided.
Many of the previous welders working for this client have come through the system in this way.
This role will be supporting the senior welder working alongside a 'Pre-insulated Pipe Installer' on construction sites all around the UK installing buried pre-insulated steel and plastic pipes. You will be required to lodge away from home 90% of the time during a working week.
Projects can last anywhere between a few days and a year depending on the size and nature of the scheme; however, an average project duration is approximately 1 month.

Necessary requirements and attributes for the successful candidate:

1. Adhere to the company health, safety and environmental procedures.
2. Find a problem or issue as a challenge to overcome and learn.
3. Looking to build a career and grow with a Company, not just looking for a job.
4. Able to represent and be an ambassador for the Company by maintaining good client and customer relationships, taking pride and having a good work ethic.

Our client are specialist suppliers and installers of pre-insulated heating and cooling distribution pipes. They do all manner of project types, including district heating, community heating, and combined heat and power (CHP) projects, anything from large scale CHP biomass heating or a short run across School playground. Previous projects include Airports, Chemical Process, Hospitals, Hotels, MOD, and Local authority district heating.

As you are required to travel across the UK, hotels will be paid, and a fair food allowance granted whilst over a certain distance from your base location.