Company Background:
Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK's top manufacturers of industry-leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Since 1988 in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry have come to expect the highest quality products.
Accredited with Investor in People Silver Status and recently recognised 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 in order to sustain this growth.
As part of our continued growth & expansion, we are currently recruiting for a robotic welding operative to join our team.
The successful applicant will report directly to the department team leader.
Main duties & responsibilities:
· Reading, understanding & accurately interpreting engineering drawings
· Loading & unloading work in progress onto the machine
· Setting up a robotic welder
· Accurately using the measuring equipment required for welding
· Visual and dimensional inspection of welds
· Carry out weekly & daily maintenance checks of work equipment
· Maintain a safe, organised workstation
· Use of the company MRP system
· Report any defects and actively participate in root cause identification and improvement actions
Essential Criteria:
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate; however, candidates should possess:
· Ability to maintain a clean and organised work area.
· Mechanical aptitude and analytical thinker with the ability to solve problems.
· Ability to read & accurately interpret engineering drawings.
· Possess proficient IT skills.
· Verbal/written communication skills.
· Windows-based operating systems/programs knowledge.
· Work both independently and as part of a team.
· Meticulous eye for detail.
Desirable Criteria:
· Previous experience in the precision engineering sector is beneficial
· Experience within the hydraulics sector is preferred
· Robotic Welding experience is advantageous
Hours of Work:
Evening Shift_ (1 Vacancy)_
Monday – Thursday: 4:45 pm to 03:15 am
Friday: OFF
In return, the successful candidate will receive:
· Competitive rates of pay
· Westfield Health Scheme
· Excellent work-life balance (4 nights working week)
· Shift Allowance
· Overtime regularly available (enhanced rate)
· Partially flexible holidays
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 provide 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 reserve the right to enhance essential criteria for the purposes of shortlisting in the event of a high volume of applicants. Should there be a high response rate to this vacancy, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Northern Hydraulics is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing Date: 27th August 20255
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* ability to read & accurately interpret engineering drawings: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person