Welder (Fitter)

Whale Tankers

  • Solihull, West Midlands
  • £33,000-36,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Working to a rotating shift pattern: Week 1 – Mon – Fri – 6am – 2pm / Week 2: Mon – Thurs –2pm – 10:30pm and Fri 2pm – 7:30pmWe are an employee focused business, committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?Then join our Whale Family!We are looking for a Fitter Welder to join our team at Solihull, working in the Crane House department and working in the main production and building our tankers!You will be Pipe Welding in both Mild Steel and Stainless Steal, Fabrication, Chasis Fitting and any other ad hoc duties required.We are looking for someone who has the below knowledge and transferable skills;
  • Background working in a production environment particularly body building
  • Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Mild Steel and Stainless Steel Mig welding experience
  • Experience in both light and heavy gauge welding
  • Fabrication and fitting skills
  • Forklift truck and overhead crane licence would be beneficial
If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.What are the benefits?
  • One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
  • Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
  • Private medical insurance (BUPA)
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme
  • Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
  • Death in service for employees
  • Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support
  • Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Full training, equipment and PPE provided
  • Long service awards
  • Company share purchase opportunity
  • Free parking
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Whale Tankers