Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Welder
We are an established main contractor, based in Glasgow and Manchester, undertaking new build, refurbishment and insurance reinstatement work within the industrial, commercial and retail sectors throughout the United Kingdom.
Due to continued growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Welder to join our structural steel fabrication division. The role will be full time on a temporary contract with the opportunity of the contract becoming permanent depending on performance.
Required: Time served welder to do mild steel fillets and butts using MAG in a steel fabrication shop in Govan working on structural steel. The ability to use drills would be a bonus and the candidate would be expected to occasionally buff / paint steel. From time to time, you will be required to attend site and when that occurs, any associated costs will be reimbursable to you. Reporting to the Steelwork and Cladding Manager, your duties will include for the following:
Duties include:
· Use of rota broaches
· MAG Welding
· Oxy/Propane burning
· Marking and measuring of structural steel
· Use of workshop bandsaw
· Use of hydraulic punch/cropper
Requirements:
· Able to read drawings
· Positive can-do attitude
· Self-motivated and proactive
· Team player
· Honest and reliable
We offer a competitive remuneration package, dependent upon experience, and an opportunity for career progression. All PPE, tools, paid holidays and an individual training plan will be included. We are only able to consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and are current UK residents.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fabricating: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder roles across Bell Building Projects's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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