Plater/Welder

Company: Don Valley Engineering

Department: Workshop

Reporting to: Workshop Manager

Wage: From £16.48 per hour, based on skills and experience

Benefits: Contributory pension, 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays)

Base: Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster DN3 1QR

About Don Valley Engineering

The Don Valley Group are a multi-disciplinary engineering company specialising in delivering bulk material handling projects across a range of industries. Customer satisfaction is our primary focus, and quality plays a critical role in our ability to achieve our relationships with clients during the course of the contract. A great opportunity has arrived to join a growing vibrant company as we are looking to appoint a high calibre individual to collaborate with our team of experienced professionals and engineers in a dynamic environment.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Plater/Welder to join our team and build products from raw resources based on a production schedule to ensure all parts fit properly and meet safety standards. The successful candidate will need to display the desire, drive, and determination to perform as part of a team. You will be given responsibility requiring you to organise your workload and be proactive. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exceptional experience.

Main activities & responsibilities:

1. Manually weld plate and structural components to high standards of quality.
2. Carry out skilled plating, fabrication, and welding work including inspection, planning, preparation, and cutting, checking/testing.
3. Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment to fabricate, repair, maintain and install metal items equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures etc.
4. Cut and generally prepare required metal/shapes and weld according to structure plans.
5. Ensure products required for assembly are present.
6. Inspect and diagnose problems and carry out appropriate testing.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

1. Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
2. 3+ years’ experience.
3. Willingness to learn.
4. Excellent communication skills and time management skills.
5. Takes pride in their work and adopts a positive attitude to work.
6. Ability to work in a small, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.

We would politely request no agencies please.