Trainee Plastic Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client, based in the Newark area are a leading manufacturer of products predominantly for the Marine and Construction industries are looking for plastic welders to join their ever growing team on a permanent basis.
About the Role
- At the start of a shift carry out safety checks and calibrate the welding guns as needed
- Read/review works orders
- Read and interpret CAD drawings and production specifications
- Plan the work and material required
- Follow production drawings either scaled or sketched
- Fabricate items from component parts in Polypropylene (PPC)
- Bend plastic parts using a heat bender
- Heat form parts using an oven and moulds
- Weld parts together using hot air and extrusion welding guns
- Prepare parts by deburring, drilling, and adding inserts as needed
- Finish parts on a table router if needed
- Assemble parts using a variety of hand tools
- Comply with all daily/weekly cleaning and maintenance routines for the welding guns and any other equipment used
- Meet production quality and output levels and make sure they are optimised at all times
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment by following company procedures and wearing appropriate PPE equipment
- Review material stock levels and generate/submit stock requisitions as needed
- Full training will be given
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- About You
- Proficient in welding or from an engineering background
- 1 year of experience at a minimum in a production fabrication environment
The hours of work are 7am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday with overtime available
Pay rates start at £12 - £15 dependant on experience
All positions are permanent after a probationary period.
For more information call our 24 hour Recruitment Line on 07940307600 or forward your cv
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Trainee Plastic Welder roles across Inter Recruitment'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 £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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