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Ashton Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in wet processing equipment for the natural processing and waste recycling sectors.
Job Title: Fabrication Welder
Location: Monkstown, Northern Ireland
Pay Rate: £16.20 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 3:00pm | Friday, 6:00am - 12:00pm
Job Type: Permanent
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced and skilled Fabrication Welder to join their manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or experienced welder/fabricator to join a well-established global engineering company, working on the manufacture of high-quality equipment and components.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay rate (Rates reviewed annually in March)
- 240 hours annual leave per year (Approximately 30 days)
- 5% employee / 5% employer pension contribution through Aegon
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential access to GP and counselling services
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment
- Excellent opportunity for long-term career development
The Role
Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out fabrication and welding duties to a high standard, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with engineering drawings, welding specifications and company quality standards.
Duties will include:
- Carrying out MIG welding on mild steel components
- Producing high-quality welds in line with engineering drawings and welding specifications
- Inspecting and verifying weld accuracy and integrity
- Preparing materials for welding through grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and shop orders
- Setting up and safely operating welding and fabrication equipment
- Completing first-off and in-process inspections in accordance with company quality standards
- Working to agreed production schedules and achieving required output targets
- Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment
- Monitoring equipment condition and reporting maintenance requirements promptly
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and 5S within the work area
- Supporting continuous improvement activities within the fabrication department
- Assisting with the development and improvement of jigs and fixtures to improve accuracy, efficiency and repeatability
- Working closely with colleagues and sharing knowledge to support cross-training
- Following all company Health & Safety and environmental procedures at all times
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Fabrication/Welding, or relevant industry experience
- Previous experience working within a similar fabrication or welding environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Good understanding of fabrication processes and workshop practices
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively as part of a busy manufacturing team
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety
Additional Information
All successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a fabrication and weld test following interview and before employment is confirmed.
The successful candidate will be expected to work to agreed production schedules while maintaining the required standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
If you are an experienced Fabrication Welder looking for a permanent opportunity with a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Ashton Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client.
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Life & Pensions Complaints Handler
Location: Belfast City Centre
Salary: Depending on Experience
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Looking to build a career within Financial Services?
Ashton Recruitment is currently recruiting a number of Life & Pensions Complaints Handlers on behalf of a leading global technology and business services provider based in Belfast City Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in pensions administration, life assurance, protection products, financial services operations, customer resolutions or complaints handling to join a specialist team supporting some of the UK's leading financial services organisations.
You'll investigate and resolve complaints relating to pension and life assurance products, ensuring customers receive fair outcomes while working within a regulated FCA environment.
Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working will be available.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints relating to pensions, life assurance, whole-of-life and protection products
- Review policy documentation, customer records and correspondence to establish fair complaint outcomes
- Liaise with customers, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), pension providers and internal stakeholders
- Draft clear, professional and empathetic complaint response letters
- Manage complaints through to resolution within agreed service levels
- Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal governance procedures
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation
- Identify trends and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Criteria
- Experience within pensions administration, life assurance, financial services, insurance or complaints handling
- Strong written communication and investigation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a regulated environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Desirable Criteria
- Previous complaints handling experience within pensions, life assurance or insurance
- Knowledge of FCA complaint handling requirements
- Understanding of pension products, retirement planning or life assurance policies
- CeFA, R01, CF1 or other relevant financial services qualifications
What's On Offer?
- Permanent position with a global organisation
- Belfast City Centre location
- Hybrid working after probation
- Structured training and development programme
- Excellent career progression opportunities within financial services
- Opportunity to specialise within life assurance and pensions complaint resolution
Important Information
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of Fit and Proper Person checks in line with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements. These checks may include regulatory references, criminal record checks and verification of qualifications and employment history.
Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Life & Pensions Complaints Handler Location: Belfast City Centre Salary: Depending on Experience Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Contract: Permanent Looking to build a career w...
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