Airtrace® Sheet Metal Ltd have a great opportunity for a Full Time - Trainee Welding Bay Assistant to join our successful, fast-paced team. We are looking for hardworking, reliable individuals who are interested in learning the skills to become a Skilled Welder/Fabricator. The position is a trainee role starting at minimum wage for your age which can continue to increase as you develop your new skills, with Airtrace® support of on-the-job training to a potential earning of £37,000 plus.
Airtrace® Sheet Metal are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of supply-only sheet metal ductwork. From our substantial manufacturing plant in East Sussex, we supply ductwork to contractors needing high-quality ductwork at a competitive price, with a fast turnaround. We specialise in the fabrication of sheet metal and ductwork for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry, manufacturing to the highest standards.
Airtrace® are committed to its employees and customers by providing Safety, Quality and Teamwork throughout our workshop and production.
Working Hours:
Late shift: 16.00 to 01.00_ (paid at a rate of time and a quarter due to some hours being unsociable)_
The position is working Monday to Friday and 1 in 4 Saturdays (via a rota).
Ongoing development:
- Airtrace® will continue to train you through our workshop positions all the way to Skilled Welder/Fabricator by:
- Teaching you the skills needed to become a welding bay assistant (with progression)
- Working as a team and helping skilled fabricators with tasks at hand.
- General workshop duties such as cutting, grinding and painting steel
- Operating various machinery including CNC bandsaws, Steel Punches, Pillar drills
- Working with other skilled staff members and learning from them, with on-the-job training.
- Adhering to Health & Safety Regulations
Your hourly rate will increase as your skills develop. More details will be shared at the interview stage.
Requirements:
- Attention to detail to ensure quality.
- Ability to follow Health and Safety regulations.
- Teamwork.
- Accurate measuring ability.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Experience of using a tape measure and other measuring devices.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in maths is preferred but not essential.
Company Benefits:
- Transparent Pay Structure
- Potential monthly bonus
- Potential monthly bolt-on pay packages for extra responsibilities.
- On-the-job training
- Qualifications & NVQ
- External Training – First Aid, Forklift Truck & Mental Health First Aid
- Eye test vouchers
- Health Surveillance
- Onsight First aided and MHFA.
- Monthly & Annual Staff Awards
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pension Scheme (after a qualifying period)
- Confidential Counselling
- Car Park (limited spaces)
- Bike Racks
- Inhouse Canteen (subsidised)
- Complimentary tea & coffee
- Social events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (minimum wage for your age, paid at a rate of time and a quarter)
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
