About the job MIG Welder (Nights)
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
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Deliver high-quality welding assemblies.
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Read and interpret technical drawings, specification sheets, and weld symbols.
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Carry out precise measurements and accurate marking out.
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Select correct materials and cut using burning, disc cutting, or machinery.
Responsibilities
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MIG welding to a high standard.
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Use and maintain your own PPE and welding equipment.
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Work individually and as part of a team to meet production targets.
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Follow clear instructions from team members and senior colleagues.
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Adhere to health & safety regulations at all times.
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Maintain housekeeping in the production area.
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Minimise waste by efficient use/disposal of raw materials and consumables.
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Support a safe working environment.
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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:
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Manufacturing experience (ideally commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing).
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Strong MIG welding skills with mild steel (3mm 20mm).
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High-quality assembly experience.
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Skilled use of a variety of hand tools.
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Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
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Proven ability to meet production targets without compromising quality.
Employee Benefits
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Nights rate: £19.67 per hour
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Friday evening overtime at time and a half
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39-hour week with flexible start/finish times
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Early finish Fridays
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for service)
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Holiday purchase scheme every January
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Enhanced parental leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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On-site parking with EV charging points (charged at 0.197p/kwh)
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Death in service benefit
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Christmas shutdown