Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vibe Recruit have an immediate requirement for a Welder for our well-established client based on the Bryn Menyn industrial estate.
The company is proud to remain a family run business who are well known and respected for their knowledge of manufacturing, maintenance, sales and service of a wide variety of sector specific heavy machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting detailed fabrication drawings
- Successfully execute variety of welds including stick & Mig welds following the appropriate welding procedure.
- Lifting, turning, manipulating and moving heavy loads with cranes.
- Working to production deadlines.
- Carrying out self-inspection of fabrications & assisting others in inspecting their work.
- Welding duties in accordance with qualifications.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by only adopting safe working practices and ensuring that housekeeping is of the highest standard.
Candidates must be flexible to working away and weekends are a MUST when needed, as we are partly a break down service and work throughout the UK. 40-60 hours weeks, 1.5 x Saturday and 2 x Sunday
Candidates would be subject to a weld test before commencement.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding: 2 years (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 Welder roles across Vibe Recruit'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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