Job Introduction
Role Overview
This is a hands-on manufacturing role requiring a level of practical welding and fabrication experience. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake and maintain high standards and work to the company's approved procedures as required, work independently, produce consistently high-quality welds and contribute to maintaining efficient production processes.
Why join UMW?
We're committed to creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and can build lasting careers.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
- 30 days' annual leave, increasing with service to 35 days.
- A friendly, supportive team culture.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
- The opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading utility infrastructure businesses.
- Retail and travel discounts
- Refer a friend scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate and Assemble transportation skids/frames for gas station assemblies.
- Read and complete tasks to meet technical drawings, work with, and understand weld symbols and weld procedures (WPS).
- Sets up and operates machines, such as band saw, radial arm drill, magnetic drill, flame cutters and use of vice/clamps.
- Perform welding tasks productively.
- Welding must meet both Quality, and BS/ISO requirements.
- Working safely around Forklift Truck lifting operations.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Manual Handling capabilities
- Occasional Visual Display/Display Screen Equipment work for data purposes.
- Mandatory PPE/RPE for welding and grinding processes & use of LEV. (Contact with small amounts of grinding dust/welding fume - mild steel)
- Complete quality documentation.
- Contribute in a team working environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in MIG welding.
- Proven experience in fabrication.
- Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
- Experience in using hand tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team.
- Reliable, organised and able to work to agreed production timescales.
Desirable
- Experience within the gas, utilities, pressure systems or associated engineering sectors.
- Experience working to formal welding procedures and quality standards.
- Experience working from detailed fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on and practical approach to welding and fabrication.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Excellent understanding of welding quality and good fabrication practice.
- Reliable, conscientious and takes pride in their work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and practical approach to resolving issues.
- Organised and able to manage workload effectively.
- Positive, collaborative and proactive approach.
- Committed to health, safety and quality.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willing to support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the manufacturing operation