Welder Fabricator

Chester Zoo

  • Chester
  • £30,000-31,929 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Welder Fabricator (Blacksmith)We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Welder Fabricator (Blacksmith) to join our Facilities team.The RoleWorking as part of our skilled Facilities team, the Welder Fabricator (Blacksmith) will provide skilled welding and fabricating technical expertise; be competent, economic and professional in maintaining, upgrading and constructing metal works across the Zoo Site. As well as servicing, inspecting, and repairing mechanical components i.e. Animal Gates & Slides and containment systems across the entire Zoo Site.As a Welder Fabricator (Blacksmith), you will:
  • To deliver a skilled and professional engineering service. Ensuring that all responsive and planned works tasked, including monitoring and record keeping, are undertaken in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
  • To provide technical expertise in steel construction, metal fabrication and automated/manual mechanical solutions.
  • Conduct thorough inspections and identify potential issues with animal containment systems, slides and doors ensuring they are safe and operating correctly.
  • Identify and resolve complex mechanical issues with regards to remote slide and door operation.
  • Repair and identify damaged components of building fabric and equipment.
  • To maintain a due diligence in terms of your own personal health and safety and for those around you.
  • To be part of and maintain the standards of the team and strive to improve within your capability.
  • To achieve personal targets and make efficient use of time and material resources.
The Package
  • Hours of work are 40 per week, working predominantly 07:30 - 16:10, Monday to Friday. Working rostered weekends to support the operations of the Zoo.
  • Permanent contract
  • Salary from £30,000 - £31,929 per annum dependant on experience
  • 33 days annual leave per calendar year (pro-rata)
  • Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends
  • Access to emergency assistance programme (EAP)
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
  • Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements
  • To be timed served with a recognised qualification in fabrication & welding.
  • Broad technical knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques, with a high attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of requirements with regards to Mechanical upkeep of equipment - LOLER & PUWER.
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety for the construction industry and capable of working within a highly controlled environment.
  • Preferably hold a PASMA mobile scaffolding certificate.
  • Understand and demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  • To have the ability to solve problems and adhere to H&S guidelines.
  • To be self-motivated, resourceful, flexible and have a willingness to learn.
  • Communicate effectively with customers regarding repairs and maintenance statuses.
  • Capable of working as part of a team.
  • Be courteous and respectful within a busy, public facing organisation.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?Well, where do we start? Here goes…We're a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.As the UK's biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there's always lots going on here. We're an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 600 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office - where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?Shortlisting of applications and arrangement of interviews will take place while the advert is live, so candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early.

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