Job Title: MIG Welder (Night Shift)
Location: Cheshire
Reporting to: Nightshift Manager
Hours: Monday Thursday, 7:45pm 6:00am
Flexibility required occasional evenings/weekends as business needs demand
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our night shift production team. You will be responsible for producing high-quality welded assemblies, working from technical drawings and specification sheets, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Key Objectives
* Deliver high-quality welding assemblies.
* Read and interpret technical drawings, specification sheets, and weld symbols.
* Carry out precise measurements and accurate marking out.
* Select correct materials and cut using burning, disc cutting, or machinery.
Responsibilities
* MIG welding to a high standard.
* Use and maintain your own PPE and welding equipment.
* Work individually and as part of a team to meet production targets.
* Follow clear instructions from team members and senior colleagues.
* Adhere to health & safety regulations at all times.
* Maintain housekeeping in the production area.
* Minimise waste by efficient use/disposal of raw materials and consumables.
* Support a safe working environment.
* Flexibility to perform other duties as required (full training provided).
Key Skills & Experience
This role is suited to a hands-on, organised, and self-motivated individual with:
* Manufacturing experience (ideally commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing).
* Strong MIG welding skills with mild steel (3mm 20mm).
* High-quality assembly experience.
* Skilled use of a variety of hand tools.
* Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
* Proven ability to meet production targets without compromising quality.
Employee Benefits
* Nights rate: £19.67 per hour
* Friday evening overtime at time and a half
* 39-hour week with flexible start/finish times
* Early finish Fridays
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for service)
* Holiday purchase scheme every January
* Enhanced parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* On-site parking with EV charging points (charged at 0.197p/kwh)
* Death in service benefit
* Christmas shutdown