Hughes and Salvidge is one of the world's leading demolition and decommissioning companies, established in 1964, with a reputation for Health and Safety, Quality and Innovation. Within our UK based team, we are recruiting to expand our plant maintenance division.
Location: Fawley Workshop, Southampton
Salary: £15 - £18 per hour
Key Requirements/Qualifications
- Previous MIG and MMA welding experience
- A good engineering background is an advantage
- Experience working on Heavy Plant Machinery/Excavators is essential
- Attention to detail
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Heavy plant welder, with some fitting duties. Reliability and a good work ethic are imperative for this role as the welder will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of heavy plant machinery needed on site.
Job Description
As a result of a continuing dynamic approach to our work, Hughes and Salvidge are currently searching for a welder to become an essential part of our machine maintenance team.
As a heavy plant welder, you would be expected to:
- Assess which welding equipment is required and which method is the most appropriate for a specific welding task
- Repair machinery or other components by welding or filling holes
- Inspect welded surfaces and smooth them for the best finish
- Align components to be welded using rulers, and clamp the pieces for stability
- Know how to calculate dimensions of parts to be welded
- Work well within a team and be able to work alone
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you live in commutable distance to Fawley, Southampton?
Experience:
- Welding: 3 years (preferred)
- Heavy Plant Machinery: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
