Company Background:
Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK's top manufacturers of industry-leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Throughout our 36 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest quality products.
Accredited with Investors in People Silver Status and recently recognized as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. Northern Hydraulics continues to invest in both its people and technology today.
We are currently recruiting for a skilled welder to join our dayshift team.
The successful applicant will report directly to the department team leader.
Main duties & responsibilities:
· Reading & interpreting engineering drawings
· Welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder to manufacture hydraulic cylinders
· Tacking & final welding of mild steel
· Operating workshop machinery (hand power tools)
· Conducting in-process quality checks
· Working toward efficiency targets
· Engaging with the company MRP system
· Operating in line with H & S policy
· Maintaining high levels of housekeeping
· Any other duties, within reason & capability, as determined by the team leader
Essential Criteria:
· Minimum of 5 years of welding experience (preferably MIG)
· Ability to accurately read & interpret AutoCAD drawings
· Experience in welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder
· Ability to tack & final weld steel using a three-phase MIG welder
· Experience in operating workshop machinery
· Ability to work meticulously, paying close attention to workmanship
· Ability to work independently and on own initiative
· Ability to work within the internal quality system ensuring that a high standard of production is maintained through to the finished product stage
· Preparing products for the next stage of the production process ensuring they are clean & free from any excess weld/splatter/grease
· Willingness to operate in line with company health & safety policy relative to the workshop environment
· Ability to consistently work in line with set company efficiency targets
· Good communication skills both verbal & written
· Operating in a safe & responsible manner at all times
· Maintain good housekeeping & safe working environment
· Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business needs
· Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable Criteria:
· Welding qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
· Experience in a precision engineering environment
· Experience working in a hydraulics setting
· Recognised as fully coded by a relevant awarding body
· Knowledge of welding automation processes is advantageous but not essential
Hours of Work:
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 13:30 *Early finish on Friday*
In return, the successful candidate will receive:
· Top rates paid (DOE)
· Early finish on Friday
· Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)
· Westfield Health cover
· Access to bike-to-work scheme
· High specification machinery and PPE
· Plus, much more…
Rights to work in the United Kingdom
Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to consider you for this role. If you are uncertain about your eligibility to work in the UK, you are encouraged to contact the UK Borders agency.
Please note:
Northern Hydraulics Ltd reserves the right to enhance essential criteria in the event of a high volume of applicants. In such an instance, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Northern Hydraulics is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dungannon BT71 4QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* MIG Welding: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person