Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently seeking a Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate would have a preferred 3 years’ experience working with a large variety of materials and equipment and will be responsible for following drawings, working independently, and following company safety protocols. The successful candidate must have the ability to work efficiently, safely and well in a team setting.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to produce high quality standards of welding and fabrication.
- Use hand and power tools, machines, and welding equipment to fabricate parts according to engineering specifications.
- Excellent understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Organise work schedule to meet deadlines.
The successful candidate:
· Previous experience within a similar role/industry
· Skilled MIG Welder
· Good communication & organisational skills
· Ability to follow instructions and work on your own initiative
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Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £14-£17 per hour. Price work also
Schedule: Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturday mornings
Experience: 3 years (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- MIG welding: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder roles across Forker Engineering LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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