Night Shift MIG Welders / Fabricators

Location: ST3, Stoke-on-Trent Shift: Night Shift Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 18:00 - 06:00 Pay: Up to £21.00 per hour including night shift allowance Overtime: Available

We are currently recruiting experienced Night Shift MIG Welders / Fabricators for our client, a blue-chip HGV Commercial Trailer Manufacturer based in ST3.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Welders / Fabricators looking for long-term, stable work on a permanent night shift, working within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for MIG welding HGV trailer chassis and fabricating the main trailer frames, working from engineering drawings and using a range of hand, power and air tools. You will also be required to use overhead cranes and carry out positional welding around the trailers.

Pay & Benefits

• Night shift rates up to £21.00 per hour, including the x1.33 night shift allowance.

• Basic rates range from £15.00 to £16 per hour, depending on experience and weld-test performance.

• Higher rates available for experienced Welders who successfully demonstrate the required skills during the weld test.

• Overtime available.

• Long-term work with an established blue-chip manufacturer.

• Opportunity to secure consistent night shift employment.

Please note: All pay rates are dependent on successfully completing a weld test during the interview/assessment process. Candidates with proven experience who can hit the ground running will be considered for the higher hourly rates.

ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING A DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabricating HGV commercial trailer chassis and frames.

• MIG welding mild steel components up to 12mm thickness.

• Carrying out positional welding and working around trailers within the workshop.

• Fabricating and assembling steel components to engineering specifications.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Using hand, power and air tools safely and effectively.

• Operating overhead cranes when required.

• Completing quality checks on welds and fabricated components.

• Ensuring all work meets the required quality and production standards.

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with company health & safety procedures.

• Working efficiently to meet demanding production deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder / Fabricator.

• Previous experience welding and fabricating HGV trailers, chassis, frames or similar heavy steel structures is highly advantageous.

• Experience MIG welding materials including mild steel; experience with stainless steel, alloys and other materials would be advantageous.

• Experience MIG welding up to 12mm thickness.

• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

• Competent with a variety of hand and power tools used within a fabrication environment.

• Basic maths skills for accurate measurements and fabrication calculations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet demanding production deadlines.

• Must be flexible and committed to working permanent night shifts.

Interested?

If you are an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator looking for a night shift position with excellent earning potential and overtime opportunities, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for the role and weld test