Trainee Welding Bay Assistant

Airtrace® Sheet Metal Ltd have a great opportunity for a Full Time - Trainee Welding Bay Assistant to join our successful, fast-paced team. We are looking for hardworking, reliable individuals who are interested in learning the skills to become a Skilled Welder/Fabricator. The position is a trainee role starting at minimum wage for your age which can continue to increase as you develop your new skills, with Airtrace® support of on-the-job training to a potential earning of £37,000 plus.

Airtrace® Sheet Metal are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of supply-only sheet metal ductwork. From our substantial manufacturing plant in East Sussex, we supply ductwork to contractors needing high-quality ductwork at a competitive price, with a fast turnaround. We specialise in the fabrication of sheet metal and ductwork for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry, manufacturing to the highest standards.

Airtrace® are committed to its employees and customers by providing Safety, Quality and Teamwork throughout our workshop and production.

Working Hours:

Late shift: 16.00 to 01.00_ (paid at a rate of time and a quarter due to some hours being unsociable)_

The position is working Monday to Friday and 1 in 4 Saturdays (via a rota).

Ongoing development:

• Airtrace® will continue to train you through our workshop positions all the way to Skilled Welder/Fabricator by:
• Teaching you the skills needed to become a welding bay assistant (with progression)
• Working as a team and helping skilled fabricators with tasks at hand.
• General workshop duties such as cutting, grinding and painting steel
• Operating various machinery including CNC bandsaws, Steel Punches, Pillar drills
• Working with other skilled staff members and learning from them, with on-the-job training.
• Adhering to Health & Safety Regulations

Your hourly rate will increase as your skills develop. More details will be shared at the interview stage.

Requirements:

• Attention to detail to ensure quality.
• Ability to follow Health and Safety regulations.
• Teamwork.
• Accurate measuring ability.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Experience of using a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in maths is preferred but not essential.

Company Benefits:

• Transparent Pay Structure
• Potential monthly bonus
• Potential monthly bolt-on pay packages for extra responsibilities.
• On-the-job training
• Qualifications & NVQ
• External Training – First Aid, Forklift Truck & Mental Health First Aid
• Eye test vouchers
• Health Surveillance
• Onsight First aided and MHFA.
• Monthly & Annual Staff Awards
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Confidential Counselling
• Car Park (limited spaces)
• Bike Racks
• Inhouse Canteen (subsidised)
• Complimentary tea & coffee
• Social events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Starting Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (minimum wage for your age, paid at a rate of time and a quarter)

Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person