Workshop Welder

James Fisher and Sons plc; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering services company is seeking a Workshop Welder (Technician) in Great Yarmouth. The successful candidate will oversee manufacturing and assembly while ensuring quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include mentoring junior technicians, planning tasks, and maintaining a clean workshop. Applicants should have a recognized NVQ in Mechanical/Engineering/Welding. This permanent position offers a chance to work with a leader in engineering services, contributing to innovative solutions in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or training program.
• Proven skills in a mechanical discipline.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Trainee and Assistant Technicians.
• Plan workloads and delegate tasks.
• Ensure operational activities are safe and reliable.
• Assist in the movement of materials through the workshop.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding (MIG)

Communication

Team mentoring

Quality Assurance

Education

Mechanical/Engineering/Welding NVQ qualification

Job description

About the Role

Workshop Welder (Technician)

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Permanent position

About Us: Scantech Offshore part of the James Fisher Group, provide an impressive range of rental equipment, including air compressors, steam generators and rig cooling services, as well as designing, installing and commissioning bespoke heat suppression safety systems.

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

The Role

The Workshop Welder (Technician) is responsible for the manufacturing, assembly and service of the company’s products as directed by the senior team. Ensure products conform, QA processes are followed, and safety is adhered to. Ensure individuals are trained on the appropriate product in order to deliver our products on time and in full.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of Trainee and Assistant Technicians.
• Signs off controlled company documentation.
• Planning workloads and the delegation of tasks.
• Carry out all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner.
• Participate in the movement of materials through workshop, from start to completion.
• Assist with the development of team’s skills and competencies
• Keep clean and organise the workshop areas.
• Work with engineers to keep products up to date and helping future proofing of products.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be effective in communicating with others and efficient responding to feedback. Confident and approachable, you will mentor the junior members of the team.

Qualifications & Experience

You will have completed a recognised apprenticeship or training program in a technical discipline to a minimum of a Mechanical/Engineering/Welding (MIG) NVQ qualification (or equivalent nationally recognised qualification). Recognised proven skills in a mechanical discipline. Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety within the work environment. A proven track record of designated discipline in a manufacturing/ service environment.

*This role is located at our Great Yarmouth, Norfolk location therefore, you will need to live within a commutable distance.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.

At Scantech Offshore our remit extends to the provision of qualified and competent personnel for the operating, servicing and maintaining all rental equipment, affording clients the highest standards of quality and safety for operations. ScanTech Offshore products are delivered worldwide from our key locations in the UK (Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth) and Western Australia (Perth).

As a market leader in the field of well test support, we are committed to providing enhanced value to our customers by tailoring our specialist skills and engineering capabilities to their precise requirements. ScanTech Offshore is a pioneer in designing innovative and technical solutions that meet or exceed regulatory, quality and safety standards.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.