Careers

At Washington Metalworks, we believe that our hardworking team is key to our ever-evolving business.

Constantly investing in training and personal development, we offer career opportunities that are perfect for motivated individuals who eager to expand their skills. To join a company who’s never standing still, browse our vacancies and apprenticeships below.

In the past year, we’ve recruited 7 new apprentices.

62% of our management team started their careers with us on the shop floor.

In 2019 we invested £4million into new equipment, technology and training.

We’re 1 of the only 4 businesses in the UK to own a Trumpf Robotic Bending Cell.

Vacancies

Recently becoming one of the North East’s fastest growing businesses, it’s an exciting time for us here at Washington Metalworks.

We’ve invested £4million into new, state-of-the-art machinery, which has opened the door to countless new training opportunities and business initiatives. We’re rapidly expanding – and so is our team.

If you’ve got experience in metalwork and you’d like to work for one of the most esteemed sheet metal manufacturers in the North East, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for enthusiastic team-players who are passionate about superb manufacturing, new technology and career progression.

38 hours per week, Full-time Permanent

Office-based

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 p.a.

Closing Date: Sunday 24^th January

Washington Metalworks is a successful Manufacturing company based in Gateshead, with an ambitious strategic growth plan through investment and development. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join us, as we continue to expand the business in equipment, facilities, products and people.

AS HR Executive for our busy manufacturing site the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable.

This is a stand-alone role, and you will have the opportunity to shape the HR function. You will be responsible for delivering a responsive and high-quality service. Key tasks include providing consistent advice to managers and employees in accordance with company policy and employment law. You will also support employee engagement, recruitment and take a lead on casework such as grievance, discipline, capability and attendance management.

Responsibilities:

Provide advice on all aspects of company policy, best practice and employment law.
Develop, support and deliver employee engagement strategy.
Provide support on all recruitment exercises.
Develop and manage Internal Communications.
Manage the apprenticeship portfolio and the recruitment of apprentices.
Review HR management systems and suggest areas for improvement.
Support and lead projects according to company requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a HR role is essential.
Qualified to a minimum of CIPD Level 5 or working towards achieving.
Strong organisational skills with the ability and flexibility to deliver against multiple priorities.
Strong communications skills.
Ability to gather and interpret information, evidence and data to inform people management decisions.
An ability to build effective working relationships and deliver a continuously improving service.

For further information or to apply send a CV and covering letter to caroline.potts@wmwgroup.co.uk.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays.
Death in Service benefit.
Company pension scheme.
On-site parking.
Bereavement counselling & Probate service.
Annual bonus scheme.
Bike2Work scheme.

Covid-19 Precautions

Remote interview process available.
Social distancing guidelines in place.
Plastic shield at workstations.
Face coverings worn by all employees when away from workstation.

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Apprenticeships

Many of our current employees began their careers with us as apprentices, including 2 members of our management team.

With our proactive training, guidance and assessments, we’ve been able to help our hardworking apprentices kick start their career in metal manufacturing.

Our apprenticeship schemes are extremely important to us here at Washington Metalworks, because we’re always thinking about the future. To keep our company moving forward, we’re looking for ambitious new apprentices to follow in our team’s footsteps. If you’ve got a passion for hands-on learning and you’re keen to pursue a successful career in metalwork, we’d love for you to get in touch.