Job Title: MIG Welder
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Opportunity
Ford and Stanley have collaborated with the UK’s only independent rail wagon manufacturer, with over 100 years of expertise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of freight wagons and bespoke containers. They are renowned for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to the rail industry.
Role
To carry out skilled welding and fabrication tasks in support of wagon manufacture and repair, ensuring all work meets required safety, quality, and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perform MIG welding on rail wagons and associated components.
Fabricate and weld mild steel plate (3mm–35mm thickness) depending on component requirements.
Read and interpret technical drawings to deliver precise fabrication and assembly.
Carry out basic assembly tasks as required.
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order to support production.
Collaborate with the production team to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality management systems at all times.
Undertake modifications and repairs to wagons and bespoke containers as required.
Requirements
Proven experience in MIG welding.
Ability to weld mild steel plate between 3mm and 35mm thickness.
Competence in performing a 6mm fillet weld test (to be assessed at interview).
Basic assembly skills.
Experience in fabrication within heavy engineering or rail environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
Strong commitment to safety and quality in all work undertaken.
Working Hours & Pay
Monday – Thursday: 07:15am – 16:00pm
Friday: 07:15am – 15:00pm
Total: 39 hours per week
Overtime: Paid at x1.3 during the week and x1.5 at weekends
Salary: Up to £33,562 per annum, depending on experience
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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