Plater/Welder

Plater/Welder


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

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Pay: £16.74-£25.11 per hour

Work Location: In person

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