Fabricator Welder (King Trailers)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fabricator Welder (King Trailers) – 4 day week – high rates of pay – £15-18 per hour
The King Group of Companies
Job title: Fabricator Welder (Trailer Manufacturing)
Location: King Trailers, Market Harborough (LE16)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 07:00 – 17:00
Salary: £15.00 – £18.00 per hour + Overtime paid at 1.5x after 38 hours.
Additional benefits: 27 days holiday (including bank holidays), Free parking, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.
Contract Type: Permanent
The Company:
The King Group of Companies has been providing transport equipment solutions for more than 60 years and is now part of the Martin Group of Companies. King’s client base includes blue chip companies in the defence, energy and highways sectors.
Due to continued growth, King Trailers are recruiting for a Fabricator Welder to join our team working on trailer production. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is undergoing continued growth of our specialist products. We offer a friendly and enjoyable work environment with a great work life balance as full time hours are worked over 4 days, Monday to Thursday.
Skills/Experience required:
- Competent in welding/fabrication of light/medium/heavy gauge steel
- Able to understand and interpret technical and engineering drawings
- Have proficiency with fabrication tools, including, but not limited to, welding sets/cutting tools and hand tooling
- Knowledge of various gauges of steel/metalwork
- Conscientious work ethic
- Understanding of H&S
- Ability to demonstrate clear and specific verbal and written instructions
- Able to achieve coding levels where required
Next Steps:
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this role then please submit your CV and covering letter, or complete our on-line application form, stating how you meet our criteria and why you are suitable for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found at:
https://www.hwmartin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GRP_POL_006-Candidate-Privacy-Notice-300423.pdf
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 Fabricator Welder (King Trailers) roles across King Trailers, King Trailers Ltd'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 £15 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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