Welder in Manchester

Coolfreeze are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced welder to join their team; someone who is passionate about engaging with their company values and delivering quality service levels for customers. Your role purpose will be to weld products from various materials such as alloy, mild steel and stainless steel. The welds will form part of a vehicle assembly and will be on display meaning that an eye for detail is required to ensure a bespoke and professional finish is achieved. The successful candidate must be fully competent and have experience in the use of MIG & TIG Welding.

Day to day you will be:

• Welding of mild and stainless steel & alloys using both MIG and TIG processes.
• Measuring, cutting and finishing welded works to high standards.
• Maintaining own tooling and workstations.
• Ensuring workstation is kept clean and tidy and free from fire risks.
• Training other team members when applicable.
• Using hand tools such as grinders, circular saws, band saws and other hand tools relevant to the job.
• Working independently and on own initiative to set timelines and standards.
• Ensuring standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at on site locations.
• Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks or duties to support the business as directed by management.
• Compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.

This role will be a great fit for you if:

• You have welding experience and have MIG & TIG welding experience (essential).
• Coded Welder (preferred).
• You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first.
• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• You have your own tools.

Benefits for you:

• A day off for your Birthday.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Training opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Coolfreeze is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Their team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether their customers are needing a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on their experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Their enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use their services year after year, safe in the knowledge that they will meet their expectation. They have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service, which is something they are proud of. The longevity of their staff is a major contribution to their success and their input into their ISO 9001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of their high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.

DBS: Please be advised that successful applicants to Coolfreeze or any of their associated businesses, may be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.

When applying, please include a full current CV. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

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