Job Description

Company Background:

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK's top manufacturers of industry leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Throughout our 37 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest quality products.

Accredited with Investors in People Silver Status, and recently recognised as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. Northern Hydraulics continues to invest in both its people and technology today.

We are currently recruiting for skilled welders to join our evening shift team.

The successful applicant will report directly to the department team leader.

Main duties & responsibilities:

- Reading & interpreting engineering drawings

- Welding to a high standard using a three phase MIG welder to manufacture hydraulic cylinders

- Tacking & final welding mild steel

- Operating workshop machinery (hand power tools)

- Conducting in-process quality checks

- Working to efficiency targets

- Engaging with company MRP system

- Operating in line with H & S policy

- Maintaining high levels of housekeeping

- Any other duties, within reason & capability, as determined by team leader

Essential Criteria:

- Minimum of 5 years welding experience (preferably MIG)

- Ability to accurately read & interpret AutoCAD drawings

- Experience of welding to a high standard using a three phase MIG welder

- Ability to tack & final weld steel using a three phase MIG welder

- Experience operating workshop machinery

- Ability to work in a meticulous manner, paying close attention to workmanship

- Ability to work independently and on own initiative

- Ability to work within the internal quality system ensuring that a high standard of production is maintained through to finished product stage

- Preparing products for the next stage of the production process ensuring they are clean & free from any excess weld / splatter / grease

- Willingness to operate in line with company health & safety policy relative to the workshop environment

- Ability to consistently work in line with set company efficiency targets

- Good communication skills both verbal & written

- Willingness to operate in a safe & responsible manner at all times

- Maintain good housekeeping & a safe working environment

- Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business needs

- Strong numeracy & literacy skills

Desirable Criteria:

- Welding qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

- Experience in a precision engineering environment

- Experience working in a hydraulics setting

- Recognised as fully coded by a relevant awarding body

- Knowledge of welding automation processes is advantageous but not essential

Hours of Work:

Monday - Thursday: 16:45 -03:15

Friday: OFF

In return the successful candidate will receive:

- Top rates paid (DOE)

- Shift allowance payable

- Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)

- Westfield Health cover

- Access to bike to work scheme

- High specification machinery & PPE

- Plus much more...

Closing date:

15th August 2025

EARLY APPLICATION IS ADVISED

Please note:

Northern Hydraulics Ltd reserve the right to enhance essential criteria in the event of a high volume of applicants. In such an instance, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Rights to work in the United Kingdom

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to consider you for this role. If you are uncertain about your eligibility to work in the UK, you are encouraged to contact the UK Borders agency. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dungannon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

MIG welding: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: 2025/SW/08