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Experienced Welder
Company
B W Skip Hire Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£15 an hour
Posted
9 days ago
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Job Description
BWS are currently looking for a Experienced WELDER
We are a large family run waste disposal and skip hire company based in Leeds, we have been servicing West Yorkshire for over 40 years.
The right candidate should be experienced in welding, Your work will involve building new skips, also repairing damaged skips.
The job is full time or part time - starting rate is £15.00 per hour
Full Time hours available are 42 ½ hours per week plus overtime (paid at time and a half)
Part time hours to be discussed if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
We are a large family run waste disposal and skip hire company based in Leeds, we have been servicing West Yorkshire for over 40 years.
The right candidate should be experienced in welding, Your work will involve building new skips, also repairing damaged skips.
The job is full time or part time - starting rate is £15.00 per hour
Full Time hours available are 42 ½ hours per week plus overtime (paid at time and a half)
Part time hours to be discussed if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
