Welder

Ref: 96

Role: Welder x2

Location: Alfreton

Salary: £13.50 Per Hour – rising to £14.50 after probation

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-1:30pm

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Additional day’s holiday for your birthday
• Early finish on Fridays (production permitting)
• Workplace pension
• Structured 12-week training programme during probation
• Ongoing personal and professional development reviews
• Daily team meetings with learning opportunities
• Mentoring and continuous training support
• Access to learning resources and development materials
• Company events
• Onsite canteen facilities with hot drinks available
• Free onsite parking, including electric vehicle charging points
• Convenient transport links

This is an excellent opportunity for a Welder to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement, quality, and teamwork. The role involves MIG welding thin steel tubing, working to high standards using jigs, and contributing to a culture of efficiency, learning, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• MIG weld thin steel tubing using jigs (no drawings required)
• Weld and assemble products to a consistently high standard
• Take ownership of quality and minimise defects at every stage
• Meet daily production targets through effective workflow management
• Conduct detailed quality checks on all welds
• Maintain welding equipment and tools to a high standard
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organised working environment
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities
• Work flexibly and support cross-functional team activities
• Follow housekeeping standards and workplace organisation practices
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

The Successful Candidate:

• Previous MIG welding experience (up to 1 year preferred)
• Good understanding of welding equipment setup, operation, and maintenance
• Ability to assemble components using hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Knowledge or interest in continuous improvement/Lean principles (desirable)
• Confident communicator, comfortable contributing in team discussions
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures, including PPE use
• Professional, positive, and proactive attitude
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop
• Open to personal development and continuous learning

Additional Information:

• 12-week probationary period with structured support and training
• Opportunity to develop both personally and professionally within a continuous improvement environment