Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Established for over 40 years and now one of the UK’s largest contract manufactures, MTL Advanced, part of WEC Group are looking to recruit several enthusiastic fabricator/welders to join our team based in Brinsworth.
Our 300,00 sq ft site is based close to Meadowhall, Sheffield and has excellent career and company opportunities to progress. The role will be on a permanent contract and the successful candidate will need experience within MIG welding.
Up to £19 an hour + £500 signing on bonus
Responsibilities
- To review engineering drawings for parts to be welded
- Perform MIG and JIG welding activities
- Ensure compliance to Health and safety standards as directed by the Company
- Any other duties that may fit into the remit of this role as and when required
- This is not an exhaustive list and may be reviewed at any time to reflect current or changing practices
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings is desirable
- Experience as a fabricator/welder within steel/metal
- Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
- Good communicator at all levels
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Able to work to deadlines efficiently
- Able to follow instructions carefully and precisely
Working Location/Environment
Rotherham, Yorkshire
Shift Patters;
Permanent Nights- Monday to Wednesday 8pm-6am and Thursday 8:30pm-6am
or
Rotational of both shifts days (6am-2pm) and nights (Monday to Thursday- 4 day week)
Company Benefits
- 33 holiday days including of bank holiday
- Performancebonus
- Great progression within the company
- Christmas/new year shut down
- Excellent health and safety and training provided
- Overtime available
- Company profit share scheme
- Paid allowance every month of £13 for refreshments
- Free car parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Employee benefit loan scheme
- Free PPE provided
- Refer a friend scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotherham, S60 5AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Fabrication: 1 year (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: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder roles across MTL Advanced 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 Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
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 £19 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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