Cities
Plater/Welder
Company
Jark (Wakefield) Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£16.74–£25.11 an hour
Posted
10 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
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Job Description
My client in the Risca area are looking for time served Welder / Fabricators.
If you have experience with structural steelwork fabrication are looking for long term employment then please apply.
Job Description
· Fabricate and manufacture structural steelwork.
· Fabricate and manufacture architectural metalwork.
· Perform quality checks.
· Grinding, welding, fabrication.
· Ability to read and work from detailed drawings.
· Able to work accurately and to a high standard.
· Manual Handling.
· Working as part of an established team.
· Operating workshop machinery when required.
· 37 hours per week over 5 days with overtime available at time & half
Training Requirements
· Minimum 5 year’s post Apprenticeship experience.
· Counterbalance Forklift licence beneficial but not essential.
· Current driver’s licence and access to own transport due to site location.
Working Days
IND123
Pay: £16.74-£25.11 per hour
Work Location: In person
If you have experience with structural steelwork fabrication are looking for long term employment then please apply.
Job Description
· Fabricate and manufacture structural steelwork.
· Fabricate and manufacture architectural metalwork.
· Perform quality checks.
· Grinding, welding, fabrication.
· Ability to read and work from detailed drawings.
· Able to work accurately and to a high standard.
· Manual Handling.
· Working as part of an established team.
· Operating workshop machinery when required.
· 37 hours per week over 5 days with overtime available at time & half
Training Requirements
· Minimum 5 year’s post Apprenticeship experience.
· Counterbalance Forklift licence beneficial but not essential.
· Current driver’s licence and access to own transport due to site location.
Working Days
IND123
Pay: £16.74-£25.11 per hour
Work Location: In person
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What is the minimum hourly rate for packing jobs in UK warehouses in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing job workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £10.50 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level packing roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate for hours above 40 per week.
How many hours per week can I legally work in a UK packing job without overtime approval?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week for packing jobs is capped at 48 hours including overtime unless you opt out in writing. Employers must provide at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year for full-time packing staff equating to 28 days including bank holidays. Night shift packing roles require additional health assessments every 2 years.
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What tax code applies to packing job wages in the UK for 2026?
As per HMRC, the default tax code for packing job employees is 1257L allowing £12,570 of tax-free earnings in the 2026/27 tax year. Packing workers earning under £50,270 pay 20% income tax on amounts above the personal allowance with 8% National Insurance deducted from weekly pay above £242.
