Welder

Welder 

Salary £31,500 - £34,000 DOE with the ability to get to £38,500 

Location Solihull 

Permanent, Full Time 

Welder required for our Solihull Site. 

We are looking for a Welder to join our Whale Family!  

Reporting to the Tank Shift Supervisor, you will work in a team environment to complete the tank build process.   

We are looking for a team member who has experience in the Welding industry including both Mild and Stainless Steel and understands the relevant legislation and procedures to ensure that out tanks are welded to the required standard.   

37.5 hours per week 

Shift Patterns 

Week 1 

Monday – Friday 

05.30 – 13.30 

Week 1 

Monday – Thursday 

13.30 – 22.00 

Friday 13.30 – 19.00 

What you will your responsibilities be:  

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  Completing the tank build process  

  
  


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  Work to standard operating procedures and engineering data sheets to complete the welding process   

  
  


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  Work in accordance with Whale Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe working environment  

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with members of the team to ensure that the process runs smoothly  

  
  


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  Ensure that your work area is well maintained, clean and organised  

  
  

We are looking for someone who is / has  

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  It is ESSENTIAL that you have MIG welding experience in both Mild and Stainless steel at various thicknesses  

  
  


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  Pipe welding experience would be desirable   

  
  


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  A background of working in a production environment   

  
  


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  The ability to understand SOPs to assemble components for our tankers   

  
  


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  Methodical and organised with good communication skills   

  
  


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  It would be an advantage if you have a forklift and overhead crane licence  

  
  

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer. 

What are the benefits? 

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  One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block 

  
  


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  Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company 

  
  


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  Private medical insurance (BUPA) 

  
  


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  Competitive Company Pension Scheme 

  
  


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  Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement 

  
  


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  Annual pay reviews 

  
  


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  25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement 

  
  


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  £500 Referral Scheme 

  
  


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  Death in service for employees 

  
  


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  Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP 

  
  


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  Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more 

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme 

  
  


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  Full training, equipment and PPE provided 

  
  


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  Long service awards 

  
  


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  Company share purchase opportunity 

  
  


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  Free parking 

  
  

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page