Plater/Welder
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Description And Requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working within Cementation Skanska - Fabrications, based at Bentley Works in Doncaster. With a proud manufacturing heritage spanning over a century, our facility specialises in the fabrication of complex steel structures and heavy engineering solutions.
As the Plater/Welder, you will:
What we offer:
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working within Cementation Skanska - Fabrications, based at Bentley Works in Doncaster. With a proud manufacturing heritage spanning over a century, our facility specialises in the fabrication of complex steel structures and heavy engineering solutions.
As the Plater/Welder, you will:
- Manufacture, modify or repair to a technical drawing, sample or instruction.
- Progress the work / job on a routine basis, from initial inspection to final inspection, in line with the requirements stipulated by the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
- Identify materials and tools as required for the job, ensuring continuity of the work
- Ensure estimated timed jobs and deadlines are met – this may involve extra working hours
- Ensure that any daily / weekly equipment checks are carried out when required and reported and documented accordingly
- Maintain good housekeeping standards in the workplace at all times
- Pass on your skills and knowledge to your colleagues
- Maintain good communication at all times with your chargehands, supervisors, RWC and colleagues
- Report to the supervision about any training needs
- Complete all relevant paperwork throughout the job to ensure the correct standards are maintained.
- City and Guilds / NVQ or equivalent in Welding and Fabrication; experience in manufacturing, modifying or repairing plant and equipment to a technical drawing, sample or instruction
- Previous experience in heavy bespoke fabrication work, this includes structural steel, crane grillages, bridge works, plate girders etc.
- Previous experience in some of the following processes MAG,FCAW,SAW,MMA.
- Previous experience in Full/part penetration butt welds and large fillet welds.
- Sit work experience (installation and repairs.
- Coded welder qualification
- Health and Safety trained - CSCS card (advantageous)
- IPAF trained (advantageous)
- Environmental awareness
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
