Welder - MIG​/TIG

Position: Welder - MIG / TIG
Location: Staplehurst

Job Title:

Welder

Location:

Staplehurst, Kent

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) + discretionary monthly bonus

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week between 7.30am and 4.00pm

Company Overview:

Burtons Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (part of the Burtons Group of Companies) has a new vacancy for a Welder to assist in the busy manufacturing and fabrication workshop reporting direct to the Engineering Supervisor.

Burtons is a family run group of companies covering manufacturing, sales and aftercare servicing in the veterinary sector. Starting from 1981 Burtons have quickly grown to be one of the leading veterinary equipment suppliers in the UK. Over the years Burtons have acquired a variety of companies to increase the equipment offering and skill sets. Approximately 50% of the products are still manufactured at Burtons HQ in Marden which boasts an extensive range of capabilities including;

CAD, CNC machining, laser cutting, metal fabrication, plastic fabrication, wood shop, paint shop, full assembly & testing. Although still focused on the veterinary sector, Burtons have diversified into allied areas such as vehicle conversions for canine transportation and animal ambulances to grooming equipment and aquatic systems.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Work from drawings
Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations
Produce steel products, constructed from box section and sheets of varying thickness from 1mm to 5mm and cleaned to a high standard
From time to time you may be required to use the following machinery:
Guillotine
Pillar Drills
Band saw
Press brake

Training will be provided where necessary.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must have experience in MIG and TIG Welding
Good attention to detail
Self-motivation
Good communication
Good timekeeping

Benefits:

Full-time permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Discretionary monthly bonus
Idyllic countryside setting
Excellent opportunities to train and progress
33 holiday days per year (inc. bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
On-site car parking
Staff events, such as the Big Summer Party and awards Scheme Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of:
Welder Fabricator, Metalworker, Sheet Metal Worker, Metal Worker, Metal Fabricator, Skilled Welder, Skilled Fabricator, Welding Technician, Welding Engineer, Finishing Welder, Fabrication, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Manufacturing Welder, Manufacturing Fabricator may also be considered for this role