Welder / Plater

Steel Fabrication

Location – Barnsley

Due to the increase in long term orders we are recruiting for a number of positions on a permanent basis. We have available opportunities for Welders/Platers to join an established in-house fabrication team, contributing to the ongoing and growing workload on steel fabricated structures for projects around the UK.

Business Unit

The AmcoGiffen in-house fabrication team is one that has gone from strength to strength in recent times establishing itself over the last 3 years with ongoing plans to build on recent success and continue growth and development of the business unit. This is a key area of the business, offering fabrication expertise both to the internal business units nationally as well as continuing development of key external clients and exploring new client/contractor opportunities around the country.

With an amass of capability to fabricate heavy steel structures, the fabrication team have ambitious plans to make itself known in the market as a specialist steel fabrication business unit offering.

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

The Role & Requirements

Specific duties for medium / heavy fabrication, bench work and repairs.

• Understanding of fabrication skills and techniques, for various metal types (steel/stainless steel).
• Understanding and ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Ability to handle heavier components with mechanical aids / cranes and mitigate manual handling.
• Perform tasks in varied environments, predominately workshop / workbench based, however elements of working.
• On site which may involve working at height and /or in confined spaces as required.
• Safe and efficient operation of hand tooling, power tools and other machines.
• Adhere to good housekeeping practices and maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work area.
• Adhere to all company policies, including Health and Safety and PPE.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the company.

Candidates will be required to complete a weld test as part of the interview process

In return

• Hourly rate / weekly paid role – competitive rates of pay and benefits package
• Uplifts for overtime (above contracted 39 hour week), weekend and night shifts
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Generous Employee referral scheme
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• A safe place to work
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk ¦ Recruitment Manager