Fabricator/Welder
Reports to: Fabrication Foreman
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: South West Depot
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose
This role is workshop-based, working with sheet metal and utilising the full fabrication process production line. This includes using the relevant machinery to measure, cut, fold, weld and fit metal.
Key Responsibilities
- Full production of sheet metal fabrication– measuring, cutting, folding, welding, fitting, etc.
- Fabrication of steel sheet and sections, thickness from 1mm to 10mm.
- Operation and programming of machinery such as guillotine and press brake.
- Metalwork, i.e. cutting and folding metal to create components.
- Soundproofing units.
- Stripping out generator parts from containers and possibly fabricating new parts if damaged.
- Manual cutting with Plasma and Flame cut methods.
- Use of appropriate handheld and powered tools and equipment to carry out the tasks set.
- MIG Welding sheet metal from 1mm to 15mm, sections from 3mm to 15mm.
Skills & Experience
- General engineering background
- Strong sheet metal fabrication experience
- Accurate measurement skills
- Attention to detail and good hand/eye coordination to achieve high-quality work
- MIG welding experience
- Reliability, good communication skills and teamwork ability
- Experience of CNC machine operation – desirable
What we offer
- EOT Bonus Scheme – benefit from the company's success by receiving a share of its profits.
- Training, upskilling, and career progression
- Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess
- Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
- 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Cycle to Work Scheme – tax-efficient bike purchase program
- Employee Referral Scheme – earn rewards for referring qualified candidates
Overtime Rates
| Days | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm | Standard Time |
| Monday to Friday | 5pm to Midnight | Time and Half |
| Saturdays | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Saturdays | 4am to Midnight | Time and Half |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | All hours | Double Time |
Our philosophy
At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.
Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
NO AGENCIES
To apply forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@powerelectrics.com
If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Join Our Employee-Owned Team
Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.
