Company
Jark (Wakefield) Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£16.74–£25.11 an hour
Posted
10 days ago
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via Glassdoor
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Job description
My client in the Risca area are looking for time served Welder / Fabricators.
If you have experience with structural steelwork fabrication are looking for long term employment then please apply.
Job Description
· Fabricate and manufacture structural steelwork.
· Fabricate and manufacture architectural metalwork.
· Perform quality checks.
· Grinding, welding, fabrication.
· Ability to read and work from detailed drawings.
· Able to work accurately and to a high standard.
· Manual Handling.
· Working as part of an established team.
· Operating workshop machinery when required.
· 37 hours per week over 5 days with overtime available at time & half
Training Requirements
· Minimum 5 year’s post Apprenticeship experience.
· Counterbalance Forklift licence beneficial but not essential.
· Current driver’s licence and access to own transport due to site location.
Working Days
IND123
Pay: £16.74-£25.11 per hour
Work Location: In person
If you have experience with structural steelwork fabrication are looking for long term employment then please apply.
Job Description
· Fabricate and manufacture structural steelwork.
· Fabricate and manufacture architectural metalwork.
· Perform quality checks.
· Grinding, welding, fabrication.
· Ability to read and work from detailed drawings.
· Able to work accurately and to a high standard.
· Manual Handling.
· Working as part of an established team.
· Operating workshop machinery when required.
· 37 hours per week over 5 days with overtime available at time & half
Training Requirements
· Minimum 5 year’s post Apprenticeship experience.
· Counterbalance Forklift licence beneficial but not essential.
· Current driver’s licence and access to own transport due to site location.
Working Days
IND123
Pay: £16.74-£25.11 per hour
Work Location: In person
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