Automotive Production - Trainee Welder Opportunity

Dorking
4 weeks ago
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Trainee Welder opportunities in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry.

ASL Technical are working as the preferred recruitment supplier to Bucher Municipal based in Dorking, Surrey. Due to an increase in demand, we are looking to hire 8 Trainee Welders to join a 6 month training programme to expand their production team. As one of the successful candidates, you will be trained in MIG Welding for their largest weld area, manufacturing the main body of the road sweepers. In addition to the standard requirement, there may be opportunity to learn how to use their robot welders or TIG welding.

Please read the whole job description before making an application.

About you

To be successful within the role of Trainee Welder, you will have a keen interest in production or manufacturing, excellent hand to eye coordination and be a team player, with good communication skills which are so important in the learning environment and within the workshop facility.

Specific Requirements for the role:

Understanding of maths and the ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Good problem solving skills and great hand eye coordination with a steady hand.

Physically able to carry out manual work.

Ability to work shift patterns.

Can get to work in Dorking without using public transport.

In return the Trainee Welder will receive:

A basic salary of £12.77 per hour (eq. £26.561.60 per year)

Shift bonus increases pay by 20%

25 Days Holiday

Life assurance, Pension, Company Bonus

Following the training / probation period of 6 months, this wage will increase £14.21 per hour.

Important Note – Shift Work

The welding team work a two shift work pattern of rotating early and late shifts. Due to the timings of these shifts, people need to be able to commute to the Manufacturing facility without relying on public transport.

Early Shift:       05:45 – 13:45

Late Shift:         14:15 – 22:15

If you are looking to embark on a new career and would like to hear more about these great opportunities to be one of the next Trainee Welders to join Bucher, please contact us by applying now

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