Vacancies

Working Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Pay: Negotiable basic DOE + annual profit share

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Group-wide transport planning, vehicle allocation and driver resources.
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Oversee fleet utilisation, deliveries, collections, intercompany movements and specialist transport.
• Manage transport drivers and monitor driver hours, mileage, utilisation and productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Oversee vehicle roadworthiness, maintenance, MOTs, daily checks, defects, tachographs, drivers’ hours, Working Time, CPC, vehicle weights and load security.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure readiness for DVSA inspections.
• Work closely with divisional managers, production and dispatch teams to anticipate and plan transport requirements.
• Manage approved external haulage providers, rates and performance.
• Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce subcontracting.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport processes, service levels and cost control.

Experience Required:

• Significant experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Experience managing drivers and transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Excellent transport planning and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial and cost-control awareness.
• Good Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Transport Manager CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence is highly desirable.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group
• Training and qualification support
• Annual Profit share scheme
• Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• £1000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Death-in-service benefit
• Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues

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Working Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Pay: £40,000 + Sales Bonus
Division: Laser Profiles
Hours of work: Week 1: Mon- Fri 8am- 5pm
Week 2: Mon- Thurs 8-5 Friday 1pm

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates from technical drawings.
• Create labour/material costings and routing information.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage sub-contract requirements.
• Prepare and input full quotations for customers.
• Handle enquiries, provide technical support, and resolve queries.
• Work closely with internal teams to keep projects on track.
• Able to follow a WPS.
• Must be able to work alone or part of a team when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to have technical discussions and sell Laser Profiles capabilities.
• Working knowledge of laser cutting, fabrication and subcontract manufacturing.
• Understand RFQs and technical drawings, providing practical design guidance.
• Experience in sales, business development, and account management.
• Read fabrication drawings and complete complex quotations accurately.

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Welder/Fabricator
Working Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Pay: £16 - £20ph DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–2pm

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served fabricator with a strong work ethic
• Experience in heavy engineering environments
• Skilled in MIG and TIG welding (Ferrous and non-ferrous materials)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable welding various materials and thicknesses – especially stainless steel from 1mm to 12mm
• Control route cards and weld schedules transferring the daily data
• Able to follow a WPS.
• Must be able to work alone or part of a team when required.

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Working Locations: Darwen based with travel to customer sites.
Salary: Highly Competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE) + Profit Share and Serious Earning Potential on Multi-Million £ Projects.
Reporting To: Service Centre Manager
Department: Special Projects / Fabrication
Hours of Work:
Week 1: Mon – Fri : 8am – 5pm.
Week 2: Mon – Thurs : 8am – 5pm. Fri: 8am – 2pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates from technical drawings
• Create labour/material costings and routing information
• Liaise with suppliers and manage sub-contract requirements
• Prepare and input full quotations for customers
• Handle enquiries, provide technical support, and resolve queries
• Work closely with internal teams to keep projects on track

What We’re Looking For:

• Time-served/shop floor experience in fabrication or engineering
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and RFQs
• Confident discussing technical requirements / solutions with customers both face to face and over the phone.
• Experience in estimating, technical sales, or account management.
• Previously achieved circa 1 million in direct sales per year.
• Ideally experienced mentoring or managing a small team of estimators

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Working Locations Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic DOE
Hours of Work:
Week 1 - Mon – Fri : 8am – 5pm.
Week 2 - Mon – Thurs : 8am – 5pm. Fri: 8am – 2pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed Quotations: Generate precise manufacturing cost estimates from customer drawings.
• Project Management: Monitor delivery lead times and coordinate sub-contract support.
• Costing & Routing: Develop comprehensive labor and material costing, creating full routing information.
• Supplier Liaison: Engage with sub-contract suppliers as needed.
• Quotation Management: Input all data into the system to produce full quotations for the sales department.
• Customer Interaction: Monitor enquiries, engage directly with customers and end users, and resolve queries.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to expedite progress.

Experience

• Experience: Time-served/shop floor experience in fabrication and/or multi-disciplined engineering.
• Customer Engagement: Ability to have technical discussions and sell WEC’s capabilities.
• Technical Expertise: Understand RFQs and technical drawings, providing practical design guidance.
• Sales Skills: Experience in sales, business development, and account management.
• Leadership Potential: Ability to manage and grow a team of estimators.
• Technical Proficiency: Read fabrication drawings and complete complex quotations accurately.

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Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday (9:30pm-6:30am)
Reporting To: Laser Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Laser Operator, who wishes to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Must have previous experience as a Flat Bed Laser Operator, Trumpf or Bystronic an advantage
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Knowledge of different metals an advantage
• Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work pro-actively and as part of a team to improve productivity and efficiency

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Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday (8am-5pm) and Friday (8am-2pm)
Reporting To: Shop Floor Supervisor

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Welder / Fabricator, who wishes to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

What We Offer

• Immediate starts available with fantastic earning potential
• Weekly Pay
• Weekly, monthly and annual Bonus schemes
• Working on unique and exciting projects
• Cashback on dentist, prescriptions, opticians and many more healthcare costs.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Time served fabricator
• Ideally able to MIG and TIG weld to a high standard
• Ability to fabricate and work from engineering drawings
• Ability to weld all material types and thicknesses (must be able to weld from 1mm up to 12mm stainless steel)
• Experience operating related engineering plant and machinery
• Work on own initiative
• Reliable and punctual

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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday (8am-5pm) and Friday (8am-2pm)
Pay: £14.38ph-£15.56 (Inclusive of Attendance Allowance)
Reporting To: Laser Manager

Established for 45 years and now one of the North West’s leading and multi award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Press Brake Operator to join our busy and expanding Laser Engineering team based in Darwen, Lancs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Press Brake Operator, who wishes to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Proven experience in programming, setting and operating Trumpf press brakes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings essential
• Ability to work on own initiative essential
• Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship essential
• Sheet metal working background preferred

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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday (7pm-7am)
Pay: £15.83 - £17.01ph (Inclusive of Attendance Allowance)

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Proven experience in programming, setting and operating Trumpf press brakes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings essential
• Ability to work on own initiative essential
• Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship essential
• Sheet metal working background preferred

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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Hours of Work:
Week 1 - 6am-2pm Mon-Thurs and Fri 6-12pm
Week 2 - Mon- Thurs 2pm – 10pm and Fri 12pm-6pm
Pay: £14.07-£14.97ph (attendance allowance and shift allowance included)

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Must have previous experience as a Flat Bed Laser Operator, Trumpf or Bystronic an advantage
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Knowledge of different metals an advantage
• Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work pro-actively and as part of a team to improve productivity and efficiency

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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Pay: £17.38
Department: Special Projects
Hours of Work: Mon- Thurs 8am-5pm and Fri 8am-2pm

What we Offer

• Immediate starts available with fantastic earning potential
• Weekly pay - £16.87 per hour
• Weekly, monthly and annual bonus schemes
• Working on unique and exciting projects
• Cashback on dentist, prescriptions, opticians and many more healthcare costs.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Time served fabricator
• Ideally able to MIG and TIG weld to a high standard
• Ideally be able to fabricate and work to engineering drawings
• Ideally be able to weld all materials types and thicknesses- Must be able to weld from 1mm up to 12mm Stainless.
• Experience of related engineering plant and machinery
• Work on own Initiative
• Reliable and punctual

Who we are

Don’t just take our word for it, here is a quote from one of our members of staff…
Jonny, 29 year old Charge Hand/Welder Fabricator Start Date: Sep 2014
“I chose to work at WEC Group as it was a local, well established and successful engineering company that provided a good apprenticeship scheme in welding and engineering. I have recently been working on various welding and fabrication projects for the nuclear and military sector.
The benefits I enjoy the most is the variety of jobs I can work on and the ability to learn new skills.”

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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Report to: General Manager
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Managing stock levels using IT database systems.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Meet established deadlines.
• Facilitate communication amongst production, sales and shop floor.
• Overseeing warehouse operations.
• Supervise orders and arrange stock of raw materials and associated equipment to ensure they meet fluctuating demands.
• Implement any HSE and QSE directives given by the management team.
• Complete weekly/monthly stock take.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Experience in planning, purchasing, delivering goods and services to customers
• Advanced Excell data analysis and reporting experience
• Ability to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods
• Outstanding organisational and coordination abilities
• Proficiency in purchasing systems, stock management software and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)

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CNC Programmer/Miller
Working Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Reports to: Machining Manager
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm

Responsibilities

Working within fast paced machining cell this role is to program, set and operate vertical CNC Machining Centers.
Due to the type of work, frequent and efficient setups are required. There is also a need to be involved in the inspection process for 1st off checks and in process checks.

• A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a technical machining background
• Ability to program is essential
• Highest standards of H&S and Quality is essential
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and deliver conforming parts
• Working with various materials including exotic grade alloys
• A detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy is essential
• A good communicator at all levels, with the ability to integrate and support a successful team.

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Night Shift CNC Programmer/Miller Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Pay: £20ph plus £25pw Attendance allowance
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 08:45pm – 06:00am

Responsibilities

Working within fast paced machining cell this role is to program, set and operate vertical CNC Machining Centers. Due to the type of work, frequent and efficient setups are required. There is also a need to be involved in the inspection process for 1st off checks and in process checks.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a technical machining background
• Ability to program Mazak is essential
• Highest standards of H&S and Quality is essential
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and deliver conforming parts
• Working with various materials including exotic grade alloys
• A detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy is essential
• A good communicator at all levels, with the ability to integrate and support a successful team

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Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Pay: £18ph plus £25pw Attendance allowance

Responsibilities

• Working within a predominantly medium to high batch machining cell this role is to program, set and operate HAAS controls
• Due to the type of work, you will have excellent tooling knowledge and the ability to ensure cutting strategy suits high volume production
• With a high attention to details this role will require an engineer from an environment of high tolerance work e.g. automotive

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Must be time served with post qualification experience in a technical machining background
• Ability to program HAAS
• Highest standards of H&S and Quality is essential
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and deliver conforming parts
• Working with various materials including exotic grade alloys
• A detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy is essential
• A good communicator at all levels, with the ability to integrate and support a successful team.

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Reports to: Sales Manager
Hours of Work:
Week 1: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Week 2: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm & Fri 8am-1pm

Responsibilities

• To quote and sell the services of Waterjet and Plasma cutting services as well as other additional engineering applications offered by the group.
• Quote existing and new customers, maintaining a high standard of service
• Use sales and engineering experience to quote and win orders from a diverse range of customers
• Maintain and grow current and new customer working relationships

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Ideally candidates should have experience in a similar estimating capacity within the metals industry, preferably from a laser cutting, profiling, or water jet cutting background.

Ideal candidates must have excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings to discuss solutions and be able to prepare and submit quotations in a professional manner.

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Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Rate:£13.50 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient unloading, handling and storage of internal material, including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, etc., to the appropriate holding area
• Labelling and marking of parts and materials
• Palletisation of products
• Working as part of a team to produce customers' orders on time by strictly adhering to the production schedule
• Following work instructions and Company / Customer expectations in terms of documentation and quality requirements
• Ensuring correct marking up of component parts

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous proven experience in a similar Labourer role working in an industrial / manufacturing environment is essential
• Hard working and conscientious attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative and without constant supervision
• Reliable and flexible approach to working hours including overtime
• Numeracy & Literacy Skills

Working Location/Environment

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Location: Coventry
Hourly Rate: Up to £20 per hour
Rate of pay: Up to £20 per hour + £100 per week attendance allowance
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 6pm to 6am (48 Hours Paid)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to fabricate and weld components
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and plating tasks to a high standard
• Maintain tight tolerances and meet output and quality standards
• Work efficiently to meet or exceed production targets
• Adhere to company procedures and health and safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure orders are completed on time and to customer specifications
• Conduct and record regular equipment maintenance and safety checks
• Accurately mark up component parts as required

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in welding and fabrication
• Coded to BS EN ISO9606-1 (fillet and butt weld)
• Strong MIG and TIG welding skills and ability to read complex engineering drawings
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety practices in an engineering environment

Working Location/Environment

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Location: Coventry
Salary: Up to £50k DOE
Hours of Work: Monday – Thurs 7:30am-4pm. Fri 7:30am-3pm.

Responsibilities

This is an interesting and varied role, which involves working on some excellent specialist engineering projects, bringing in fantastic career prospects for the successful candidate.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Proven engineering and fabrication knowledge/experience/background
• Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise closely with customers
• Ability to work under pressure, both on own initiative and as part of a busy team
• Ability to handle multiple varied projects from order through to completion
• Responsible, conscientious, punctual, highly organized, and self-motivated
• Excellent knowledge of all welding techniques
• CAD qualifications and experience are preferable but not essential for this role, training will be provided where necessary

Working Location/Environment

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Location: MTL Advanced, Rotherham
Hours: Up to 40 hours per Week
Salary: £21 / Hour

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard
• Provide a professional and engaging onboarding experience for new apprentices.
• Teach a range of welding and fabrication techniques, with a focus on safe working practices.
• Assess apprentice performance and provide constructive feedback to support continous imporvement.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop facilities to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Promote a positive learning culture that encourages excellence and continous development

About You

• Strong hands-on experience in MIG and TIG welding
• A solid background in fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• The ability to motivate, coach and support apprentices of varying abilities.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A genuine passion for developing the next generation of engineers.

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Friday - Sunday (6am-6pm)
Salary: £19.06

About the Role

• You will operate and maintain semi-automated robotic seam welding cells to produce high-quality metal components.
• Your primary focus is ensuring precision, efficiency, and equipment uptime.
• Load and position workpieces into fixtures (crane operation) following standard operating procedures.
• Execute automated weld cycles and monitor robotic arm movements for errors and faults.
• Inspect finished welds for penetration, porosity and adherence to current quality standards.
• Perform basic maintenance, including cleaning nozzles/shrouds and replacing wire spools or contact tips and liners.
• Troubleshoot minor program deviations or mechanical jams.
• Safety mindset required strict adherence to PPE and machine guarding

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Monday - Thursday Rotating days (6am-4pm and nights 8pm-6am)
Salary: £16.97

About the Role

• You will operate and maintain semi-automated robotic seam welding cells to produce high-quality metal components.
• Your primary focus is ensuring precision, efficiency, and equipment uptime.
• Load and position workpieces into fixtures (crane operation) following standard operating procedures.
• Execute automated weld cycles and monitor robotic arm movements for errors and faults.
• Inspect finished welds for penetration, porosity and adherence to current quality standards.
• Perform basic maintenance, including cleaning nozzles/shrouds and replacing wire spools or contact tips & liners.
• Troubleshoot minor program deviations or mechanical jams.
• Safety mindset required strict adherence to PPE and machine guarding.

About You

• Previous experience of operating automated/semi machinery, in an industrial background.
• Welding experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Friday - Sunday (6am - 6pm)
Salary: £19.57 dependent on experience

About the Role

• Operate CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications
• Set up and load materials onto the machine
• Monitor machine operations and make adjustments as necessary
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during production
• Maintain a clean and organise the work area
• Further technical progression

About You

• Demonstrated experience as a CNC Setter / Operator / Machinist / Programmer
• Experience with precision measurement instruments
• Ability to seamlessly interpret technical drawings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong math skills for measurements and calculations
• Able to demonstrate excellent manufacturing practices

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Saturday - Sunday (6am - 2pm)
Salary: £13.21

About the Role

• Clean and sanitise designated areas using appropriate cleaning equipment; Offices, Outdoor and Factory environments
• Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, disposing of rubbish, cleaning windows, mirrors, glass surfaces
• Perform deep cleaning tasks as needed
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the supervisor
• Minor indoor and outdoor maintenance
• Ensure good working relationships with work and site employees
• Keep up to date with good working practices, products and techniques to ensure and maintain knowledge
• Safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals, in line with training
• Completion of daily cleaning tasks, and completion of all relevant documentation and checklists

About You

• Reliable, punctual and dedicated to delivering high-quality results
• Have all round cleaning experience within in a manufacturing production
• Physically fit, and capable of working with heavy-duty cleaning equipment and chemicals
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm - plus one 8 hour shift midweek
Salary: £18.65-£19.64

About the Role

• Pressing using the Brake Presses to produce customers’ orders on time and to the correct quality standard
• Setting up the machine - reading drawings, programming machine, tooling changes etc.
• Marking up of pressed parts and packing
• Robot Programming
• Material Handling - manoeuvring of materials on to and off the press machines, either by crane or manually

About You

• Previous Press Brake operating and setting experience essential
• Ideally knowledge of Cybelec Software programming
• Ability to read, understand and follow 1st and 3rd angle projection drawings
• Knowledge of working with different grades of metal
• Competent at using all forms of measuring equipment, i.e. Vernier, rulers, angle measuring devices
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Quality focused with attention to detail
• Excellent communicator
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Friday - Sunday 6pm-6am - plus one 8 hour shift midweek
Salary: £18.65-£22.44

About the Role

• Operate hoist / crane to load sheet steel onto laser bed
• Setting the machine up for cutting
• Unloading parts and unused sheet steel and storing
• Ensure Laser Machines are supplied with the correct materials
• Ensure material is checked for size, thickness and grade prior to cutting
• Cut and shape the correct materials according to engineer drawings
• Inspect finished components; Marking up of cut parts, cleaning and fettling products
• Ensure parts and sheets are handled and labelled correctly
• Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next department / team

About You

• Knowledge working within a machining operative / machine minding capacity or general laser production
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
• Slinging and lifting crane experience
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideasStrong & Competent Welder/Fabricator MIG & TIG

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Location: MTL Advanced. Rotherham
Hours: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm - plus one 8 hour shift midweek
Salary: £18.65-£22.44

About the Role

• Operate hoist / crane to load sheet steel onto laser bed
• Setting the machine up for cutting
• Unloading parts and unused sheet steel and storing
• Ensure Laser Machines are supplied with the correct materials
• Ensure material is checked for size, thickness and grade prior to cutting
• Cut and shape the correct materials according to engineer drawings
• Inspect finished components; Marking up of cut parts, cleaning and fettling products
• Ensure parts and sheets are handled and labelled correctly
• Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next department / team

About You

• Knowledge working within a machining operative / machine minding capacity or general laser production
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
• Slinging and lifting crane experience
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideasStrong & Competent Welder/Fabricator MIG and TIG

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Job Title: Welder/Fabricator
Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hours - 3 Shifts Rotating - Days 6am - 2pm, Afternoons 2pm - 10pm and nights 10pm-6am

Key objectives and duties

• Perform welding activities on a wide range of components in carbon steel, armour steel, aluminium etc. and other metals as may be required from time to time
• Required to weld various joint configurations in all positions in a competent manner
• Ensure equipment parameters are set to the optimum to fully satisfy weld quality, integrity, and WPS requirements
• Review engineering drawings for parts to be welded
• Satisfy production schedules to the correct quality level and within the specified time scale
• Promote and encourage best practice in welding and welding procedures ensuring a safe working environment and complying with Health & Safety standard, hence reducing the risk of accidents whilst welding
• To adhere to ‘No Fault Forward’ policy

Personal Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team to produce customers’ orders on time by strictly adhering to the production schedule
• To follow work instructions and Company / Customer expectations in terms of documentation and quality requirements
• To carry out and record the daily / weekly / monthly maintenance checks
• To ensure correct marking up of component parts
• To ensure that the labelling system is adhered to

Personal Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team to produce customers’ orders on time by strictly adhering to the production schedule
• To follow work instructions and Company / Customer expectations in terms of documentation and quality requirements
• To carry out and record the daily / weekly / monthly maintenance checks
• To ensure correct marking up of component parts
• To ensure that the labelling system is adhered to

Knowledge and Skills Requried

• Welding / Fabrication Experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and additional MTL requirements
• Understanding of Company quality procedures and specific customer requirements
• Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
• Communication Skills
• Flexible and diligent attitude

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire

Key Objectives and duties

• To ensure that the Company is adhering to all the relevant HS&E legislation
• To co-ordinate and assist the Management Team, where required
• To conduct regular Risk Assessments, PUWER assessments, COSHH Assessments and Internal audits
• Provide effective communications between all relevant departments to promote best HS&E practices
• To co-ordinate accident investigation, record and graph all accident data and to use the data to promote a no accident environment and culture
• To work closely with Production and Project Engineers to implement safety improvement opportunities whenever possible, utilizing the Management of Change Process
• Ensure that Safe Systems of Work are developed, Permits to Work are issued and Contractors to site are controlled as necessary
• Instigate regular Committee Meetings and ensure items discussed are agreed and actioned
• Ensure adequate First-Aid provisions are made and accident investigation/recording and reporting requirements are met
• Ensure Emergency Plans and Evacuations are developed and practiced
• Ensure the safety of visitors, contractors and members of the public
• General Health and Safety Administration

In Proportion to job responsibilties

• To ensure knowledge of and compliance with all HS&E Legislation
• Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures
• Promote effective communications
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Previous HS&E knowledge
• Ability to work effectively, to achieve desired results

Personal Attributes

• Excellent Communication skills
• Driven
• Approachable
• Reliable
• Professional
• Interpersonal and Influencing Skills

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hours: Weekday - Monday-Thursday rotating days (6am - 4pm) and Nights (8pm - 6am)
Hours: Weekend - Friday-Sunday (6am - 6pm)

Key Job Description and Duties

• Pre delivery inspection of customer products, as per the specific standards, including visual and basic dimensional checks
• Part identification and marking
• Work to a schedule to meet weekly delivery targets
• Ensure any documentation is completed in full and accurately
• Assist the Quality Assurance inspectors with basic dimensional inspection work as and when requiredKnowledge of using basic measuring equipment (Vernier’s, Tapes and Rules ect)
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Lifting /Slinging / manual handling although training can be given
• Crane experience, and FLT license although training can be provided

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hours: Roating 3 Shfits: Mornings (6am-2pm), Afternoons (2pm-10pm), Nights (10pm -6am)
Salary: £20.56 per hour

Key Objectives and Duties

• Perform welding activities on carbon steel, armour steel, aluminium
• Weld various joint configurations in all positions
• Ensure equipment parameters are set to the optimum to fully satisfy weld quality, integrity and WPS requirements
• Review engineering drawings for parts to be welded
• Satisfy production schedules to the correct quality level and within the specified time scale
• Carry out and record the daily / weekly / monthly maintenance checks and record the necessary safety checks
• Ensure correct marking up of component parts
• Ensure that the labelling system is adhered to

Personal Responsibilties

• Must have a minimum of 12 months Welding / Fabrication Experience.
• Understanding of quality procedures and specific customer requirements
• Ideally a coded welder
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures
• Proficient with metal fabrication tools
• Advanced mathematical and engineering skills
• Ability to lift and manipulate large metal objects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hours: 3 Shift Roation: Monday-Friday Mornings (6am - 2pm), Afternoons (2pm - 10pm), Nights (10pm - 6am)

Responsibilities

• Independently program, set up, and operate CNC machinery to craft parts as per the specified standards.
• Able to interpret technical drawings and program CNC machine accordingly
• Supervise machines during operation, making real-time adjustments for enhanced results.
• Maintain machinery cleanliness and functionality on a daily basis.
• Check the completed products for precision, ensuring alignment with MTL Advanced's specifications.
• Promptly report and document any discrepancies in machine or tooling operations.
• Engage proactively with the engineering and production units to meet and exceed quality benchmarks.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a CNC Programmer/Operator (Minimum of 3 years preferred).
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Experience with precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to seamlessly interpret technical drawings
• Excellent communicator.
• Innate problem-solving and troubleshooting capacities.

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hours:Friday - Sunday 3 x 12 hour days 6am-6pm
Pay:£22.00 per hour

About the role

• Perform welding activities on carbon steel, armour steel, aluminium
• Weld various joint configurations in all positions
• Ensure equipment parameters are set to the optimum to fully satisfy weld quality, integrity and WPS requirements
• Review engineering drawings for parts to be welded
• Satisfy production schedules to the correct quality level and within the specified time scale
• Carry out and record the daily / weekly / monthly maintenance checks and record the necessary safety checks
• Ensure correct marking up of component parts
• Ensure that the labelling system is adhered to

About you

• Recent / relevant Welding / Fabrication Experience
• Understanding of quality procedures and specific customer requirements
• Ideally a coded welder
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures
• Ability to lift and manipulate large metal objects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• To follow the Inspection Plan set by the Inspection Team Leader / SHEQ Manager
• Conduct effective inspections using the equipment available in a timely manner
• Create inspection reports, on all components and fabrications.
• Liaise with the Quality Engineers, where required
• Conduct monthly internal calibration of measurement equipment to the calibration schedule and maintain the calibration register and records

ABOUT YOU:

• Previous quality / inspection experience in a metal engineering manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge using the following methods - Faro arm / Hexagon arm or other, Laser tracking inspection equipment
• Knowledge and ability to use general measuring equipment effectively (Vernier, Bevel Box, Micrometre, Tape/Rule)
• Knowledge and understanding of Polyworks
• Interpretation and understanding of engineering drawings
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

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Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire

About the role

• Efficient unloading, handling and storage of internal material; steel, stainless steel, aluminium to appropriate holding area
• Ensuring correct storage inside with location of materials updated on computer
• Sorting and feeding production with materials to production plans including assisting with maneuvering of materials on to and off the machines, either by crane or manually
• Maximise the uptime of the machines by delivering materials in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate stock representation of the press racks
• Follow the Laser Kitting Process

About you

• Valid and in date full Forklift Truck Licence – Counterbalance– Side loader
• Overhead crane / slinging & lifting skills
• A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

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Working Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire
Salary and Benefits: £958.50 per week + Overtime (Time & 1/2 Double Time)
Hours of work: Monday-Thursday (7pm-7am) and Friday (8am-2pm)

Due to expansion Sherburn Metal work (part of the WEC Group) are recruiting experienced MIG Welders / Fabricators.
You will be working on a variety of metal fabrication and welding projects, producing high-quality components in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibility

• MIG Welding
• Fabrication of mild steel components
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Producing accurate, high-quality welded parts
• Supporting workshop production and fabrication output

Required Experience (Essential for Application)

• Strong fabrication experience
• Confident MIG welding skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a workshop environment

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

• TIG Welding experience
• Stainless steel welding experience

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Working Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire
Salary and Benefits: Highly Competitive
Hours of work: Monday-Thursday (8am-5pm) and Friday (8am-2pm)

Privately owned for 45 years, and now one of the UK’s leading and multi award winning Engineering companies, WEC Group is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Commercial Operations Manager to join our busy and expanding team at Sherburn Metalwork, part of the WEC Group based in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

This Role:

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Proven experience at Senior Management level within an engineering environment, predominantly within Sheet Metal and Fabrication.
• A proven track record of success in growing organisations and achieving profitable returns, where customer service is priority.
• Understanding the key details of management profit and loss accounts and ensuring decisions are made with a key focus on profitability.
• Strong financial acumen, excellent commercial skills, a strong and collaborative leadership style and the ability to deliver through others is imperative, as is the ability to inspire and influence external customers to create a competitive edge in the sector.
• An energetic, outgoing and confident manner with natural leadership ability and a “hands-on” approach.

Working Location/Environment

Sherburn, Yorkshire

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Working Location: UK
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. 42.5hrs per week
Salary: Up to £50k plus car allowance

Objectives

Opportunities exist for self-motivated, high achieving Business Development Executives with a proven track record in Fabrication & Welding to sell our Services. The underlying objective is to develop a client base in a competitive market; identifying new business opportunities via cold calling/networking and ensuring our customer needs and expectations are met on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities within your territory
• Sourcing new customers, generating business at a senior level, and maintaining a high standard of service
• Promote the products and services of the entire WEC Group
• Produce weekly/monthly sales reports and forecasting data
• Reporting to the General Manager at regular meetings to review KPI targets
• Create and deliver successful presentations – (all levels)

Experience

• Successful candidates must have direct relevant experience within the Fabrication & Welding Industry

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Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Division: 5750 Components Ltd
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm

Responsibilities

• Dimensional and visual inspection on Laser processed, formed and fabricated products during and after the process
• Management of non-conformances (Supplier returns/ customer complaints/ internal issues)
• Customer and colleague interaction- team work
• Non-compliance resolution
• Maintaining Quality Documents
• Continuous improvement
• Ensuring every Contract has been finally inspected.
• Assisting with Continuous Improvement throughout the company against ISO9001 through spot audits.
• Maintaining company's existing quality procedures.
• Working with / developing relationships with customers to ensure all Quality issues are resolved and corrective actions are implemented.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• A Time Served Engineer ideally with Inspection and Quality qualifications/experience.
• Highly motivated team player with a total understanding of right first time quality.
• Organised and efficient you will be able to prioritise workloads to ensure the production targets and customer delivery dates are achieved.
• To succeed you will be familiar with reading engineering drawings, root cause analysis, Microsoft Office.

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Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Division: 5750 Components Ltd
Department: Sales
Hours of work: 40

Responsibilities

• To quote and sell the services of laser cutting, waterjet cutting, press brake, welding and sub-con operations
• Promote the products and services of this sub contract division
• Quote existing customers, maintaining a high standard of service
• Maintain and grow current customer working relationships

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Ideally candidates should have experience in a similar estimating capacity within the metals industry, preferably from a laser cutting, profiling, or aqua jet cutting background.

Ideal candidates must have excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings to discuss solutions and be able to prepare and submit quotations in a professional manner.

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Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: 5750 Components Ltd

Requirements

• Proven experience in milling, fabrication, or similar roles within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD software for design purposes
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Familiarity with hand tools, tooling, and materials handling practices
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements and calculations related to production tasks
• Previous warehouse experience is advantageous, including assembly line work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality throughout all operations

Duties

• Operate milling machines and other fabrication equipment to produce components as per specifications
• Set up and adjust tooling and fixtures for machining operations
• Utilise programmable logic controllers to monitor and control machine functions
• Perform quality checks on finished products using basic math skills to ensure compliance with specifications
• Handle materials safely, ensuring proper storage and organisation within the warehouse
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with team members during assembly processes and assist with welding tasks when necessary
• Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and report any issues to management

If you are passionate about manufacturing and have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in production.

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Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Salary: £37k
Hours of Work: Mon – Thursday 6pm – 6am

5750 Components Ltd is looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic Skilled MIG/TIG Welders to join our busy and expanding team based in Merseyside.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Must be time served and able to MIG and TIG weld to a high standard
• Must be able to fabricate and work to engineering drawings having a good understanding of weld symbols
• Must be able to weld from 1mm up to 12mm mild steel as a minimum
• Work on Own Initiative
• Reliable and Punctual

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Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Salary: £28,600
Hours of Work: 37hrs per week- 3 shift rotations: Mornings (6am-2pm), Afternoon (2pm-10pm), Nights (10pm-6am)

5750 Components Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Laser Operator to join our busy and expanding Laser engineering team based in Merseyside.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Must have previous experience as a Flat Bed Laser Operator, Trumpf or Bystronic an advantage
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Knowledge of different metals an advantage
• Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work pro-actively and as part of a team to improve productivity and efficiency

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