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SPOT WELDER NEEDED IN CHESHIRE!!!

Do you have previous spot welding experience and are you seeking a new permanent job role within the Cheshire area?! If so get in touch with me today as we are recruiting a Spot Welder on a permanent basis for an Engineering business based in Sandbach, Cheshire.

Everyone will initially start on day shifts whilst training, but you will have the opportunity to move onto shifts once you've passed a probation period.

The working hours on days are 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday with a 12.30pm finish on a Friday, but you will have the opportunity to move onto a permanent morning, permanent afternoon or rotating 6-2/2-10 shift pattern once you've completed a three month probationary period.

The starting rate of pay will be around £12.50 per hour, but will increase up to £15.60 per hour once you move onto a shift pattern (mornings, afternoons or rotating shifts).

The company offers a £2,000 signing bonus (staggered payment) and regular overtime opportunities paid at T1/3 after 39 hours, and T1/2 after 48 hours.

What You Will Do:

Operating spot weld machinery to produce customer parts for the robot weld section.
Following training, work across various shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
Utilising a crane to handle materials (licence desirable but not mandatory).
Ensuring adherence to all safety and quality standards.
Contributing to the team's efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
Available for overtime work, offering an attractive overtime rate.
What You Will Bring:

Proven experience as a Spot Welder or in a similar role within the engineering sector.
Ability to operate machinery and equipment related to spot welding.
Strong commitment to safety protocols and quality standards.
Flexibility to work across various shifts as required.
A team-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving collective goals.
This role is not just about what you will bring; it's also about what you will gain. Working for this company means being part of a culture that values innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to providing cost-effective solutions and utilising Six Sigma Methodologies, the company ensures the highest standards are met for their clients' needs. This is your chance to contribute to a company that is making a real impact in the construction equipment, power generation, and general engineering industries.

Location:

The role is based in Sandbach, Cheshire.

Interested?:

If you're a skilled Spot Welder looking for a new challenge and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that's pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the first step towards a rewarding career with a company that values your skills and ambition.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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