Overview
Colas Ltd are currently seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our Mechanical Services team in Ringmer, BN8 5NP. This role involves the high-quality fabrication of structures and forms, as well as planned and emergency welding and repairs on various vehicles and plant equipment. As a Welder/Fabricator, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality fabrication and welding tasks, ensuring all work meets required specifications and standards. You will perform both planned maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs on a range of vehicles and plant equipment. This role requires the ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately, while adhering to all health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment. You will be expected to complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time and ensure that all tasks are carried out with full regard for the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and visitors. Active participation in safety briefings is essential, along with strong timekeeping, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will foster positive working relationships and support the promotion of lean principles to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.
Responsibilities
* Carry out high-quality fabrication and welding tasks in accordance with required specifications and standards.
* Read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
* Perform planned maintenance and emergency repairs on a range of vehicles and plant equipment.
* Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
* Adhere to health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
* Participate in safety briefings and uphold safety of yourself, colleagues, and visitors.
* Foster positive working relationships within a collaborative team and support lean principles for efficiency and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in welding (or equivalent) with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role.
* Strong understanding of various welding techniques and ability to work from technical drawings.
* Good communication and problem-solving skills; thorough knowledge of health and safety practices.
* Reliable team player with a proactive attitude and a full, clean UK driving licence.
* Site work experience is desirable but not essential.
About Colas
Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries and employs over 55,000 people, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within highways, airfields and marine sectors, as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Package & Benefits
* A salary of £33,000-£38,000 (overtime available paid at time and a half).
* Mon-Fri 40 hours a week.
* Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%.
* Life Assurance Scheme of x4 basic salary.
* 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays.
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification.
* Ongoing personal / professional development.
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more through our online employee benefits portal.
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