Welder / Fabricator
JG Pears · Direct employer
About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that's grown from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector, processing over 10,000 tonnes of material a week across the Group.
We're investing heavily in where this industry is heading, from our own combined heat and power plant, to a windfarm on our own land, to a joint venture right next door at High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility that's helping drive the UK towards net zero.
We're recruiting six Welder/Fabricators to join our Mechanical Team at Low Marnham, as part of the continued growth of our maintenance function.
- Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), with overtime paid at time plus a quarter
- Location: Low Marnham, NG23 6SP
- Working pattern: 4 on 4 off, days only (05:30 to 17:30)
Core Benefits
- Retention bonus available after a qualifying period
- 20 days holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- £300 Introduce a Friend reward
About the Role
This role is essential in ensuring the repair, modification and fabrication of parts and components for our rendering plant and associated equipment. It's a predominantly workshop-based position, carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs and manufacturing of components, with occasional work on plant and equipment around the site.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performing welding and fabrication tasks on plant equipment as required
- Carrying out repairs, modifications and manufacturing of metal components
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics to complete tasks accurately
- Ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard, meeting safety regulations and company requirements
- Using a variety of welding techniques, including MIG and TIG
- Working confidently with hand tools and a range of materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
- Operating cutting, bending and shaping tools for metal fabrication
- Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
- Maintaining records of work completed and materials used
What You'll Bring
- Welding/fabrication certification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
- Experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally within a heavy machinery environment
- Competency in MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Benefits & Perks
- Life assurance
- Occupational health, including 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, an emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support and bereavement counselling
- JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)
Additional Information
Due to the site's location, own transport is essential. Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.
Keywords: Welder, Fabricator, MIG welder, TIG welder, Metal fabricator, Fabrication engineer, Structural steel fabricator, Maintenance welder
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