Finning
Fabricator Welder
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Murphy Global Welder – Permanent Position Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings: 1
Role Overview
Finning (UK) Ltd offers an exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced Welder to join as part of our team at our Flagship workshop in Cannock.
In this role, you will contribute actively to welding operations, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.
Key Duties
- Provide support in welding and material investigations, adhering to the required standards
- Follow standard operating procedures safely when setting up and operating welding equipment
- Conduct visual inspections of welds to contract acceptance standards and project requirements
- Assist with the qualification and substantiation of weld pieces for project specifications
- Carry out daily equipment checks, reporting any defects immediately
- Work from basic technical drawings to ensure specification compliance
Benefits
At Finning, we recognise you as the backbone of the company. Enjoy an attractive benefits package including:
- Monday - Friday working week (flexible start times plus overnight premium pay)
- £16.14–£18.30 per hour (equivalent to £36,100–£41,000 basic per annum)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days)
- Annual bonus
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits:
- Private medical
- Optical care
- Hearing aids
- Dental cover
- New child support payments for new parents
- Access to company share scheme
- Up to 7% pension contribution (fully matched by the company)
- £1,000 referral bonus for hiring a successful candidate
- Access to an employee rewards platform (retail discounts + exclusive offers)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Diversity & inclusion initiative – an equal-opportunity employer
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Requirements & Skills
- Proven experience as a welder, ideally with MIG welding (bonus points for TIG welding)
- Strong background in welding and fabrication, formally qualified (e.g. C&G/NVQ apprenticeship highly valued)
- Specialisation in mild steel fabrication, including heavy plate and structural steel
- In-depth knowledge of weld defects and their causes preferred
- Proficiency in using hand tools and preheating equipment
- Ability to set up welding machinery and configure power settings
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Proficient in teamwork or working independently as required
- Excellent understanding of Health & Safety procedures (certificate preferred)
- Fabrication experience is a bonus
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About Finning
Finning is the global leader in Caterpillar dealerships, providing services for 80+ years. We cover four key regions and are home to 14,500+ employees worldwide, with our UK/Ireland branch serving as the premier authorised Caterpillar dealer across:
- Engineering & construction
- Mining, petroleum, forestry
- Power systems
Our Commitments
- Support for our troops: Forces-friendly employer under the Armed Forces Covenant
- Training & development: Invest in employee growth for career progression
- Diversity & inclusion: Actively promote equality for all genders, backgrounds, and capabilities
If you’re an ensure skilled tradesperson seeking a rewarding career in a global industry leader, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and set your future in motion.
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