Job Openings MIG Welder (Nights)

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

  • 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