Mig Welder/Fabricator

Mig Welder/Fabricator
Company
Sherburn Metalwork
Location
Leeds
Salary
£643.75 a week
Posted
17 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job description
MIG WELDER / FABRICATOR

£643.75 per week + Overtime (Time & ½ / Double Time)

Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds (LS25)

Immediate Starts Available / Weekly Pay / Full Time Permanent

PAY & EARNINGS (Highly Competitive)
• £643.75 per week including attendance allowance
• Approx. £2,575 per month basic income
• Overtime paid at time & a half and double time
• Long-term stable work with consistent hours

HOURS (Sociable Shift Pattern)

Mon – Thu: 7:00am – 3:45pm

Fri: 7:00am – 11:30am (early finish every Friday)

Due to expansion Sherburn Metalwork part of the WEC Group are recruiting experienced MIG Welders / Fabricators

You will be working on a variety of metal fabrication and welding projects, producing high-quality components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• MIG welding
• Fabrication of mild steel components
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Producing accurate, high-quality welded parts
• Supporting workshop production and fabrication output

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL FOR APPLICATION)
• Strong fabrication experience
• Confident MIG welding skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a workshop environment

DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
• TIG welding experience
• Stainless steel welding experience

BENEFITS PACKAGE (HIGH VALUE EMPLOYER)
• Profit Share Scheme (annual bonus)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefit Loans (low interest support)
• Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £1,000
• Death in Service cover
• Discounted leisure & attractions
• Varied engineering & fabrication projects
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total)

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Pay: From £643.75 per week

Work Location: In person

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