At a Glance
- Tasks: Weld and fabricate refuse collection vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Croydon focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 45-hour work week, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for growth and learning new skills.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by ensuring vehicles are built to last and safe.
- Qualifications: Qualified in welding/fabrication with MIG welding experience.
The predicted salary is between 42902 - 45442 £ per year.
Location: Croydon
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £42,902.61 - £45,442.80 pa
This is a practical role where you'll carry out repairs, refurbishments, and installations on a wide range of refuse collection vehicles and equipment. You'll play a key part in ensuring our vehicles are safe, compliant, and built to last.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out general MIG welding and re-plating on HGVs and RCVs
- Strip and rebuild vehicle components including body, hopper, and bin lifts
- Prepare vehicles to DVSA and high welding standards
- Complete all work to customer satisfaction and within agreed timescales
- Maintain accurate records and follow company processes
- Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices
- Operate within company health and safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately
- Support quality standards and raise awareness of any issues
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified in welding/fabrication (BSEN 287 coding desirable)
- Experienced in MIG welding and medium-heavy steel fabrication (2mm-10mm)
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Skilled in building and tack welding from drawings
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and physically demanding environments
- Willing to learn new skills and travel when required
- Experience in mechanical/hydraulic fitting and previous RCV work is a bonus
If you're ready to bring your welding expertise to a team that builds with purpose, we'd love to hear from you!
Locations
Welder Fabricator in Croydon, Surrey employer: OBR Group Limited
Join a dynamic team in Croydon where your skills as a Welder Fabricator will be valued and nurtured. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality, alongside competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on meaningful work, you'll contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of essential refuse collection vehicles, ensuring they are safe and reliable for our community.
