About B&K Hybrid Solutions
B&K Hybrid Solutions is an innovative company, specialising in the design and delivery of structural steel and timber-steel hybrid projects. BKHS work closely alongside key partners and clients to bring the capabilities of both hybrid and traditional steel superstructures to the mass market, assisting with innovative and sustainable schemes. Supported by our state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility, we are committed to helping clients cut cost, programme time, and carbon emissions, through innovative hybrid solutions.
BKHS’ aim is to bring the exponential capabilities of hybrid structures to the forefront of modern construction. Our robust supply chain has afforded us extensive experience with a vast portfolio of engineered products, including Structural Steelwork, Cross Laminated Timber, and Glulam. In-house supply, supported by our advanced manufacturing facility, provides increased efficiency, quality, and assurance to new and existing clients. Our expert team of designers, draughtsman and project managers can offer complete design and build solutions, from concept to completion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend daily briefings with your supervisor to review the production plan, so that daily targets are clear.
- Ensure all appropriate PPE is worn to enable safe personal protection whilst working. As a minimum; safety footwear, gloves, overalls, eye protection, ear protection and air-fed masks must be worn. Leather gauntlets and welding screens used as appropriate.
- Follow the Daily Procedures as stated in the Work Method Statement which is available at the Workplace Safety Station. Also, check Risk Assessments where required.
- Comply with all Daily Pre-Shift and Post-Shift checks, reporting any defects immediately. Conduct prefab checks for every job allocated.
- Operate the Computer console as appropriate to determine work requirements and instructions.
- Follow the Engineering drawings to weld different types of structural steel i.e. columns, beams, rafters including haunches from 6mm – 25mm multi run fillets & FPBW.
- Liaise with the Supervisor and Prep Coordinator to ensure continual smooth running of the factory, dealing with identified missing items as efficiently as possible.
- Work as a team with other departments, in a timely manner to ensure each job is received by the Painting and Despatch department ready for loading within the schedule.
- Manoeuvre and work on the appropriate steels as per the plan.
- Manoeuvring and positioning the steel beams to the bench, using the Crane equipment, as trained.
- Work with other Fabricator welders where appropriate, to evaluate and determine compliance with standards.
- Work in a tidy manner, ensuring a clear work bench at the end of every shift.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times, ensuring the reporting of hazards and accidents occur in a timely manner.
- Ensure the highest quality of work standards are delivered.
- Work as an effective team player within the department.
- Attend training as necessary to use all equipment required for the job.
- Achieve our Welding Certification on joining to ensure the company standards are met.
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
- Structural Steel experience
- At least 3 years’ experience and working knowledge as a qualified Mig Welder.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Aility to set up and operate fabricating equipment, such as grinders, drills.
- Ability to set up components for welding according to specifications.
- Experience in handling structural steelwork components, including the use of overhead cranes up to 10TSWL.
- Certified to use 5-10 Tonne Gantry cranes.
- Understand the importance of legal compliance and steel identification tracking.
- Work to high quality standards with the ability to inspect your own work. Work with the Welding Quality Assurance inspectors (internal and external) as required.
Note: This job specification is provided as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or qualifications. Additional responsibilities and requirements may be assigned based on organisational needs.