We are currenlty looking for an experienced Welder to join HS2 project in Lichfield

Duties:

• Be able to inspect plant and equipment.
• Be able to work as a team with fitters, other welders, electricians and S/C technicians.
• Carries out repairs or approved adaptions of plant and equipment in an organised and professional manner. In case of difficulty, informs his management.
• Builds or adapts simple and approved steel temporary structures.
• Flexible with time to work out of normal hours and some weekends to carry out, PPM, repairs, or to solve urgent breakdown issues to ensure the least possible downtime to critical plant and equipment.
• Gives support to the delivery team

The following experience / skills are essential:

• Previous operational experience in construction plant and equipment maintenance
• Previous experience in Stick, Mig, TIG welding on steel structures, plant and equipment
• Previous experience in cranes erection, a bonus
• Welding codings
• Plasma Certificate (essential)
• CSCS card - green (essential)
• Clean car driving license
• IPAF Card, ideally 3A+3B (beneficiary)

Working hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour break each day)

Location: Lichfield

Start date: Immediate

Overtimes: Over 10 hours on a week day will be 1.33x rate, Weekends will be 1.5x rate

Duration: Long term

Successful candidate would need to pass drug and alcohol test and provide a valid proof of right to work in the UK.

To apply, please submit your CV.

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