Welder/Fabricator

Job title: Welder/Fabricator

Location: Dover

Salary: up to £35,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The role:

This is a key role within our client's Mechanical function, where the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure.

You'll be using a variety of techniques to support the upkeep and reliability of our clients diverse range of assets.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Free Parking
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key responsibilities will be:

• Carry out fabrication and repair welding across a wide range of plant and equipment
• Perform welding techniques including MMA, MMAW and GTAW
• Manufacture components and structures from drawings using a variety of materials
• Support the day-to-day operation of the workshop, ensuring work is completed to schedule and quality standards
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and routine repairs
• Complete job reports and maintenance records via the Ports ERP system
• Ensure work is carried out in line with risk assessments, statutory regulations and Health & Safety policies
• Liaise with operations teams, contractors and external stakeholders
• Support Apprentices and colleagues through training and technical guidance
• Assist with sourcing and procurement of parts, materials and equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies

Experience and skills required:

• Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in welding and fabrication
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce high-quality fabrications
• Experience creating and reviewing risk assessments
• Good IT skills, including experience using ERP systems
• Full UK driving licence

Working Environment:

• You will work in challenging conditions (noise, weather, dust, heavy plant environments)
• Be required to exert sustained physical effort and maintain concentration over long periods
• Work flexibly, including overtime, callouts, and participation in a standby or 24/7 rota (with additional payments)

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass.