Bandsaw Operator / Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Lawsons
Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 700 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.
The Role
This role is a Trainee Junior Welder / Fabricator position within our Steels department at our Head Office Branch in Colney Heath. You'll need to be someone who isn't afraid of hard work and is a team player. The Steel Department is one of the busiest areas of the Company so you would need to be willing to work under pressure. If you're someone who is happy to get stuck in, then we'd love to hear from you. This is an ideal position for a College Leaver.
Working hours for this position are Monday - Friday 06.30 - 16.00 and alternate Saturdays 06.00 - 10.00 = 44.5 hours per week.
Branch Postcode - AL4 0PG
Key Accountabilities…
- Under the direction of the Workshop Manager, confidently construct and repair a variety of steel objects by operating welding equipment (MIG / TIG/ Arc), cutting, drilling, burning, bending and shaping tools and equipment to a high standard.
- Work from Structural Engineering drawings to fabricate Steel Beams and components for all types of structural steel.
- Undertake cleaning and preparing of steel.
- Attend jobs on site, to construct, install and repair steel work
- Performance of welding metal using a gas torch or arc welder.
- Planning and fabricating metal forms and objects.
- Reconstructing damaged articles of metal and alloys.
- Utilising hand tools, fixtures, jigs and clamps for small welding jobs.
- Accurately cutting metal using a torch, following diagrams, sketches and drawings.
- Fusing different metals to withstand great strength demands, whilst avoiding distortion.
- Regulating equipment as necessary for the work performed.
- Erecting steel structures on site.
- Cleaning and preparing all metal / steel.
- Using correct procedures to sling loads.
- Ability to work unsupervised and to actively mentor trainees.
- Wearing safety clothing and using protective equipment
- Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately
Knowledge and skill requirements of the role...
MIG/TIG and Arc Welding- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Confident Steel Erection and handling, including slinging loads for lifting.
- Operating Oxy/Propane cutting equipment.
- Experience in cutting, grinding and accurately using a saw.
- Steel cleaning and preparation.
- Education / Qualification - NVQ Level 2 Fabricating and Welding
We would love to meet someone who has…
- A current Driving License
- A positive & approachable attitude
- A passion to carry out physical labour tasks
- The desire to work in all weather conditions
- Great punctuality and reliability
What is in it for you…
Salary from £25,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Death In Service Scheme
Employee Assisted Programme
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bandsaw Operator / Welder roles across Lawsons Whetstone's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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