Company
B W Skip Hire Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£15 an hour
Posted
9 days ago
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Job description
BWS are currently looking for a Experienced WELDER
We are a large family run waste disposal and skip hire company based in Leeds, we have been servicing West Yorkshire for over 40 years.
The right candidate should be experienced in welding, Your work will involve building new skips, also repairing damaged skips.
The job is full time or part time - starting rate is £15.00 per hour
Full Time hours available are 42 ½ hours per week plus overtime (paid at time and a half)
Part time hours to be discussed if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
We are a large family run waste disposal and skip hire company based in Leeds, we have been servicing West Yorkshire for over 40 years.
The right candidate should be experienced in welding, Your work will involve building new skips, also repairing damaged skips.
The job is full time or part time - starting rate is £15.00 per hour
Full Time hours available are 42 ½ hours per week plus overtime (paid at time and a half)
Part time hours to be discussed if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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