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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What is the National Living Wage for packing jobs in UK warehouses from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing roles is £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £9.81 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level warehouse packing. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate after 48 hours in a seven-day period.
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What visa or work permit do non-UK citizens need for packing jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer or a Seasonal Worker visa for up to six months in horticulture and food packing. The visa application fee is £719 for up to three years and applicants must show £1,270 in savings unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. Packing jobs below skill level 3 do not qualify for the standard Skilled Worker route.
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Do packing jobs in the UK require any formal education or prior experience in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, packing jobs have no minimum education requirement and accept applicants with no prior experience. Employers must still provide manual handling training within the first week under health and safety law. Right to work documents must be verified before the first shift.
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What documents are needed to apply for a packing job and start work in the UK?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport or national identity card, proof of National Insurance number, and a P45 or P60 from the previous employer. Employers are required to conduct a right to work check using the online service before the start date.
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