Welder/Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to continuous growth of the business, SPC are looking to recruit Welder/fabricator to work in marine, rail, and petrochemical sectors.
Site fitting /erection, experience with marine projects, rail, and general construction site.
Occasionally candidates will be asked to travel / work away when work dictates.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products
- Prefer candidate with experience in marine and structural fabrication utilizing aluminum and steel
- MIG & MMA welding experience
- Utilize handheld tools such as a hand held screw gun, drill gun, and grinders
- Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tool
- Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods
- Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times
- Maintain inventory of manufacturing product and welding consumables
- Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements
- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
- Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
- Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
- Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- CSCS card preferable but not essential
Training will be provided to a successful candidate.
Full UK driving licence is required.
Physical demands and abilities
- Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks
- Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
- Ability to operate a fork-lift (training provided)
A general can-do attitude is extremely welcomed!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
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/Fabricator roles across Solent Protective Coatings'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 £16 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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