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Welding Engineer

Driver Hire Southampton
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Engineer for a welding machine workshop role with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and no weekend work.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in welding, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with familiarity in welding equipment being highly desirable.
  • Key responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults in welding equipment, inspecting returned machines, and ensuring they are ready for hire.
  • The position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay, although the specific salary is not mentioned in the job listing.
  • Candidates with agricultural and forklift engineering experience will have an added advantage, and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join their welding machine workshop team.

Role Overview:

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (No weekends)
  • Location: [Insert location]

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair faults in electric and engine-driven welding and cutting equipment.
  • Inspect returned machines to identify and address any faults.
  • Prepare machines for hire, ensuring they are fully operational and in excellent condition.
  • Maintain high safety standards during all maintenance and repair work.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience in welding, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
  • Familiarity with welding equipment and cutting tools is highly desirable.
  • Agricultural experience is an added advantage.
  • Forklift engineering experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits of Working with Driver Hire Southampton:

  • 24/7 support from our in-house team.
  • Permanent position with full-time hours.
  • No weekend work.
  • Onsite parking.
  • Comprehensive training provided by our client.

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist in transport and logistics recruitment, and at Driver Hire Southampton, we offer ongoing and varied work across Southampton and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on treating our candidates like the professionals they are - in a recent survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work with us.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.