Company
Jark (Wakefield) Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£16.74–£25.11 an hour
Posted
10 days ago
Via
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 the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The UK Government sets the National Living Wage at £12.50 per hour for packing operatives aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers under 21 receive £10.75 per hour and those under 18 receive £8.60 per hour with no exceptions for warehouse packing roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate.
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Do I need a visa to apply for packing jobs in the United Kingdom as a non-UK resident in 2026?
Non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer or a Temporary Work visa for seasonal packing roles under the Seasonal Worker Scheme which runs until 31 December 2026. The visa application fee is £719 for up to 3 years and applicants must show £1,270 in savings unless the sponsor covers maintenance.
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What education or experience is required for packing jobs in the United Kingdom?
No formal qualifications are required for entry-level packing jobs but applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold the right to work in the UK. Employers typically require a basic CV showing any warehouse or manual handling experience and a valid passport or birth certificate for right-to-work checks.
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What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom?
Applications require a passport or birth certificate, National Insurance number, proof of address dated within 3 months, and bank details for payment. If applying via an agency a P45 or P60 from previous employment must also be provided within 7 days of starting.
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