Salary £31,500 - £34,000 DOE with the ability to get to £38,500
Published 7 days ago
Closing in 21 days
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
Welder required for our Solihull Site.
We are looking for a Welder to join our Whale Family!
Reporting to the Tank Shift Supervisor, you will work in a team environment to complete the tank build process.
We are looking for a team member who has experience in the Welding industry including both Mild and Stainless Steel and understands the relevant legislation and procedures to ensure that our tanks are welded to the required standard.
37.5 hours per week
Shift Patterns
Week 1: Monday – Friday, 05.30 – 13.30
Week 2: Monday – Thursday, 13.30 – 22.00; Friday 13.30 – 19.00
What your responsibilities will be:
* Completing the tank build process
* Work to standard operating procedures and engineering data sheets to complete the welding process
* Work in accordance with Whale Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
* Communicate effectively with members of the team to ensure that the process runs smoothly
* Ensure that your work area is well maintained, clean and organised
We are looking for someone who is / has:
* ESSENTIAL: MIG welding experience in both Mild and Stainless steel at various thicknesses
* Pipe welding experience would be desirable
* A background of working in a production environment
* The ability to understand SOPs to assemble components for our tankers
* Methodical and organised with good communication skills
* It would be an advantage if you have a forklift and overhead crane licence
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
The Company
Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.
All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, take place on site. Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale's customer promise is one of reliability, service, and value for life.
The Values
* Teamwork: Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.
* Long Service: The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill, and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.
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