Senior Welder Location: Witney, Oxford Salary: £15 per hour (Full-Time, Permanent) Overtime: Available Reporting to: Factory Supervisor/Production Manager Responsibilities: As a Senior Welder, you will play a pivotal role in the production process. Your key responsibilities include: Safety and Equipment: Ensuring PPE is up to standard and worn at all times. Conducting helmet filter and equipment checks before starting a job. Adhering to and understanding Risk Assessments to ensure all activities are carried out safely. Supervision and Training: Overseeing and supporting the work of welding colleagues. Providing training and guidance to team members as needed. Technical Work: Reading engineering drawings and work instructions. Tacking, fabricating, and welding components to the company’s specified standards. Setting up and running the Auto-Welder based on workflow requirements. Optimization and Quality: Analyzing optimal settings and flow rates for specific production jobs in collaboration with the Production Manager. Recording and reporting quality issues/returns using data sheets. Ensuring all work meets high-quality standards and observing best practices at all times. Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Liaising with other departments to meet production targets. Efficiently communicating problems or queries to the Works Supervisor/Manager to avoid production delays. Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Fine-tuning processes to enhance work quality and increase efficiency. Periodically reviewing Standard Work Instructions, Operational Procedures, and Risk Assessments to keep them up to date. Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean and tidy working area. Additional Duties: Undertaking any other duties as required. Criteria Required: Welding certification: BSENISO9606-1:2013 or equivalent. Flexible and positive approach to work. Working Hours: Standard Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Overtime: Available, including Saturday mornings when required. Rate of Pay: £15 per hour (dependent on experience). This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, with opportunities to contribute significantly to production processes and quality improvements. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we’d love to hear from you