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 34 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest standards.

Accredited with Investors in People Silver Status, and recently recognised as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte (2019, 2020 & 2021), the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. Northern Hydraulics continues to invest in both its people & technology today.

In order to keep us with soaring demand, we are currently recruiting for skilled welders to add to our expanding team. We have opportunities available on both dayshift and evening shift.

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 set 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 2 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 of operating workshop machinery

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

- Initiative and capable of working independently

- Meticulous in approach to welding quality

- Ensuring product is clean & free from any excess weld / splatter / grease for the next stage of the production process

- Appreciation of & willingness to adhere to H & S policy in place

- Ability to work consistently to set efficiency targets

- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written

- Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business need

Desirable Criteria:

- Welding qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

- Experience in a precision engineering environment

- Experience working with hydraulics / pressured vessels

- Recognised as fully coded by a relevant awarding body

- Knowledge of welding automation processes is advantageous but not essential

Dayshift hours of work:

Mon - Thurs: 07:30 - 16:30

Fri: 07:30 - 13:30

Early finish on a Friday

Evening shift hours of work:

Mon - Thurs: 16:45 -03:15

Fri: OFF

4 night working week - excellent work life balance

Benefits Include:

- Top rates of pay (DOE)

- Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)

- Excellent working hours (Dayshift - early finish on Friday), (Evening shift - 4 night working week)

- Shift premium for evening shift work

- Above minimum statutory holiday entitlement

- Westfield Health cover

- Company savings scheme

- Access to bike to work scheme

- Company events & fundraisers

- High specification machinery, tooling & PPE

- Plus much more...

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Early application is advised - please state your shift preference upon application.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

MIG welding: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/01/2026