Welder Fabricator

My client in Alcester is currently in need of a Welder/Fabricator due to expansion. Due to their continuing expansion, they have set up a new 18,000 sq. ft. facility in Alcester, which is easily commutable from Evesham, Redditch, Droitwich, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick and Birmingham and its surrounding areas. The role: They have invested heavily in their new metal fabrication unit which includes 3.2m x 125T press brake, 3kW fiber laser and welding bays. You’ll have three colleagues already onsite, charged with running and manufacturing the production of parts. They need you to join the team and provide additional support for the metal fabrication side of the business, this will include welding (both MIG & TIG) along with operating and running a brake press. There will also be the opportunity to develop your skills further and learn how to operate and run our CNC’s & Laser, should this be of interest to the successful applicant. The successful candidate will be self-motivated - able to think/plan for themselves, tenacious, punctual, and able to manage their own time effectively. Flexibility, pulling your weight, having your own high standards and a can-do attitude are a must in order to fit in and become an integral part of their team. Key responsibilities include: * Being the key person for safe, yet efficient running of a brake press * Being the key person for welding * Delivering everything you touch to the highest possible standards * Interpreting technical drawings/documents * Have the confidence to ask questions, make suggestions * Advising on the right processes and using your experience to recommend the best suppliers * Ensure operations conform with the company’s health and safety standards * Ensuring you consistently and accurately log projects with timesheet reporting * Completing necessary admin tasks in sync with production To be a master in your role, you ideally will: * have sound experience of fab shop environments and processes * be fully competent welder and fabricator * be experienced user of brake press * be able to work autonomously and as part of a team * have good emotional intelligence! Friendly AND hard working * have the desire to learn and improve yourself * know when to escalate * have a positive outlook – We are Solutioneers™ * be fluent in English (second language is always a plus) * have a ‘can do’ attitude (we are a small but growing team – we don’t have room for divas!) * have good communication skills Remuneration/benefits: Potential for overtime during busy periods at 1.5x Uniform and PPE Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period) 21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays Additional holiday for long service Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period) Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period) Great colleagues Great opportunities for progression Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00 Salary: £13-£16phr + 1.5x overtime rate Location: Alcester Please respond with an up-to-date CV to be considered