Job Opportunity: Welder/Fabricator
About Us:
Join our dynamic team at Hatch, a thriving, family-run company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Based in Charing, we have a close-knit team of 20 dedicated professionals. We are proud of our UKCA accreditation, maintained for the past decade, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Why Hatch?
* Growth and Learning: We believe in continuous improvement and offer opportunities to enhance your skills. Our team recently mastered the use of a new plasma cutter.
* Career Progression: We nurture our talent; one of our directors began as an apprentice at 14.
* Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of tasks, from production-line fabrication like railings and skids to larger structural steelwork & architectural works such as staircases, agricultural buildings, and custom commissions.
* Team Culture: We value a supportive and enjoyable workplace, with quarterly social events to bring the team together outside of work.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience:
* Reading complex engineering drawings for structural steelwork.
* Installing steelwork on site.
* MIG and MAA welding.
* Working to exceptionally high standards.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Qualifications:
* City & Guilds diploma in Engineering Welding and Fabrication or equivalent.
* Attributes:
* Flexible to work independently or as part of a team.
* A positive, 'can do' attitude.
Additional Skills (Preferred but not essential):
* Familiarity with UKCA procedures.
* CSCS Card.
* Forklift Truck Certificate.
* IPAF Card.
Job Details:
* Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Pay: £14.00–£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Healthcare
* On-site parking
* Quarterly social events
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
* Overtime available but not guaranteed
Experience Required:
* Fabrication: 3 years
* Licenses/Certifications:
* Full UK driving license
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and skilled Welder/Fabricator to our team. If you're passionate about your craft and ready to grow with us, apply today
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ashford TN27 0QQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025