Working Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–2pm
Why join us?
WEC Group Ltd is one of the North West’s leading, multi-award-winning engineering companies with over 45 years of success. We’re looking for skilled and enthusiastic Welder/Fabricators to join our busy Engineering team in Darwen. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects across sectors such as nuclear, military, and advanced engineering. We offer a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported.
This role involves working on one-off, high-specification projects supporting industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Rail, and others. We are looking for candidates with exceptional technical ability who can consistently deliver work to tight tolerances and deadlines, while strictly adhering to Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, including full traceability of all work completed. P,/>
What We’re Looking For
1. Time-served fabricator with a strong work ethic
2. Experience in heavy engineering environments
3. Skilled in MIG and TIG welding (Ferrous and non-ferrous materials)
4. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
5. Comfortable welding various materials and thicknesses – especially stainless steel from 1mm to 12mm
6. Control route cards and weld schedules transferring the daily data
7. Able to follow a WPS.
8. Must be able to work alone or part of a team when required.
Company Benefits
9. Immediate starts available with excellent earning potential
10. Weekly pay
11. Bonus schemes – weekly, monthly, and annual
12. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
13. Unique and varied projects
14. Death in service
15. Discounted gym membership
16. Discounted attractions
17. Profit share
18. Free on site car parking
19. Cycle to work scheme
20. Refer a friend scheme
21. Company Pension
22. Employee Benefit Loan Scheme
23. Healthcare and Wellbeing Cashback Scheme
24. Company mobile