Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fletchers Waste Management Limited (incorporating Fletcher Plant Limited and Retford Waste Limited) is an established waste and recycling business based in Sheffield and an Investors in People employer.
Due to continuing growth, we are looking to expand our on-site welding team at our Sheffield facility and recruit an experienced, highly motivated and qualified Welder (MIG & Stick) who will be responsible for working on heavy plant and machinery on site (repairs to shredders, trommels etc. including hard-facing and replacement of worn/missing teeth) and assisting with skip repairs resulting from use and corroded elements such as:
- tipping bar
- crack welding
- replacement of walls and floors
- replacement of channel steel
Sheet thickness from 3 to 12mm
Steel cutting methods:
- Torch
- Plasma
- Angle grinder
- Bench grinder
A weld test will be carried out at interview.
A current counterbalance forklift qualification would be preferable but not essential as training can be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- MIG & Stick welding: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Welder (MIG & Stick)
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 Fletchers Waste Management'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 - £24 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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