Fabricator/Welder

We are currently looking for an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join our team at our busy depot in Astley, Manchester. Working in our busy Workshop, you will be performing skilled fabricating work during the manufacture, modification and repair of heavy steel.

Your main activities will include:

• Fabricating, welding and manufacturing of all types of MGF Shoring Equipment from instructions and the reading of engineering drawings
• Perform high quality repairs on heavy duty steel equipment
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards
• Visually inspect welding work to determine compliance with standards and current legislation
• Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping within your area

The ideal candidate:

• Two years’ experience of fabricating / welding heavy steel including UC, RHS, CHS
• Confident in manufacturing from technical drawings in accordance with BS EN 1090, execution class 2
• Take full responsibility of individual workload and be able to prioritise
• Work independently whilst operating as a team
• Be flexible and willing to work on a variety of assignments

In addition to a competitive wage, you will also receive:

• Guaranteed hours every week
• Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Award and recognition initiatives
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Security of working for a well-established & growing company
• A sense of family is at the core of our company culture
• Shutdown over the Christmas period
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free on-site parking

If you are an experienced Fabricator / Welder with the required skills and would like to work for a well-established company, we are looking for individuals like you.

MGF is a privately owned, independent Company which has been established for over 40 years. We are a market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of excavation support systems for the civil engineering and building industries.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person