Welder/Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
The WA Cooke Group Engineers division are currently recruiting multi-skilled welder/fabricators to undertake a wide variety of steel engineering and fabrication projects ranging from bespoke structures such as access platforms, skid mounts, framework and complex piping systems through to machinery production and batch work.
We are a long established (1926) family company with an ever expanding order book looking for Fabricator/welders with a strong TIG and/or MIG welding background to join our team on a permanent basis.
Based in Manchester
What we're looking for
Motivated
Ability to work within a team
A positive attitude towards yourself and others
Ability to work in a fluid environment with changing priorities
Experience in both medium and large fabrications in both carbon and stainless steel
Capable of reading engineering drawings
Attention to detail
Maintain a good standard of housekeeping at all times
What we offer
Hours of work:-
Monday-Thursday 07.45 - 16.30
Friday 07.45 - 12.30
Overtime as available
Job Type - Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £16 per hour
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual bonus scheme
Optional accident insurance
Company pension scheme
Multiple company events and functions
Personal and professional training
NO RECRUITERS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Government guidelines regarding covid.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M28 3QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving liscence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: MCR Engineers - Fabrication/welder
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
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 The WA Cooke Group Ltd - Engineers Division'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 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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