Welding Operative


Company:	Atkore
Salary:	£12.90 - £13.25
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	West Bromwich, B70 9PL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	8 Aug 2026

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Summary

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Unistrut is looking for an experienced production welder to support our continued growth.

What you’ll do:

Welding our Unistrut range using Mig welders

Set up welding and supporting equipment

Be able to read 2D drawings

Produce parts at the correct rate and report any issues with achieving that rate

Take responsibility for the quality of the parts produced

Keep production and quality related records up to date

Ensure good levels of 5S are maintained in the area

Be involved in continuous improvement processes driving through improvements in all aspects of the role

Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed

Performs Other Duties as Assigned

What you bring:

A good knowledge of Production Mig Welding

Able to weld various metals including mild steel and pre-galve

Able to work as part of a team and as an individual

Motivation to beat targets safely and required quality standards

Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values

What you will strive to accomplish in this role:

S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues

Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises

D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner

C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time

Hours of work:

39 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm & Friday 6am - 1pm

Week 2: Monday - Thursday 2pm -10pm & Friday 1pm - 8pm

Salary:

£13.25 per hour plus 22% shift allowance for rotating shifts

Benefits:

25 days annual leave

Festive shutdown at Christmas

Companywide bonus scheme

Service and recognition awards

Training and development opportunities

Company Pension

Life Assurance 4x salary

Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced family friendly policies

Free annual flu vaccination vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Cash health plan

Free home cyber security training

Cycle to work scheme.

Free onsite parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.

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