Bandsaw Operator / Welder

Bandsaw Operator / Welder United Kingdom

Lawsons
Full Time United Kingdom 30000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About Lawsons

Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 700 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.


The Role

This role is a Trainee Junior Welder / Fabricator position within our Steels department at our Head Office Branch in Colney Heath. You'll need to be someone who isn't afraid of hard work and is a team player. The Steel Department is one of the busiest areas of the Company so you would need to be willing to work under pressure. If you're someone who is happy to get stuck in, then we'd love to hear from you. This is an ideal position for a College Leaver.


Working hours for this position are Monday - Friday 06.30 - 16.00 and alternate Saturdays 06.00 - 10.00 = 44.5 hours per week.


Branch Postcode - AL4 0PG


Key Accountabilities…

  • Under the direction of the Workshop Manager, confidently construct and repair a variety of steel objects by operating welding equipment (MIG / TIG/ Arc), cutting, drilling, burning, bending and shaping tools and equipment to a high standard.
  • Work from Structural Engineering drawings to fabricate Steel Beams and components for all types of structural steel.
  • Undertake cleaning and preparing of steel.
  • Attend jobs on site, to construct, install and repair steel work
  • Performance of welding metal using a gas torch or arc welder.
  • Planning and fabricating metal forms and objects.
  • Reconstructing damaged articles of metal and alloys.
  • Utilising hand tools, fixtures, jigs and clamps for small welding jobs.
  • Accurately cutting metal using a torch, following diagrams, sketches and drawings.
  • Fusing different metals to withstand great strength demands, whilst avoiding distortion.
  • Regulating equipment as necessary for the work performed.
  • Erecting steel structures on site.
  • Cleaning and preparing all metal / steel.
  • Using correct procedures to sling loads.
  • Ability to work unsupervised and to actively mentor trainees.
  • Wearing safety clothing and using protective equipment
  • Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately


Knowledge and skill requirements of the role...


  • MIG/TIG and Arc Welding
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Confident Steel Erection and handling, including slinging loads for lifting.
  • Operating Oxy/Propane cutting equipment.
  • Experience in cutting, grinding and accurately using a saw.
  • Steel cleaning and preparation.
  • Education / Qualification - NVQ Level 2 Fabricating and Welding


We would love to meet someone who has…

  • A current Driving License
  • A positive & approachable attitude
  • A passion to carry out physical labour tasks
  • The desire to work in all weather conditions
  • Great punctuality and reliability


What is in it for you…



Salary from £25,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience

23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Scheme

Employee Assisted Programme


Location: On site / Colney Heath, St Albans AL4, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | General
Annual Salary Range: from £ 25,000.00 to £ 30,000.00

Bandsaw Operator / Welder
Lawsons

www.lawsons.co.uk
Colney Heath, United Kingdom
$25 to $50 million (USD)
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
Construction
1921
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