Welder

The Role

My client is a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced Welder to join their production team.

Working within a precision engineering environment, you will be responsible for welding a variety of fabricated components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards. This is a hands‑on role requiring a high level of workmanship and attention to detail, supporting the manufacture of complex engineered products.

This is a double day shift position.

• Carry out welding activities in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures and customer specifications.
• Prepare materials, components and weld surfaces prior to fabrication.
• Set up, inspect and maintain welding equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Weld carbon steel and stainless‑steel components using a variety of welding processes.
• Work to coded welding procedures and maintain consistently high-quality workmanship.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Record work completed using the company's ERP system.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Welding, Fabrication or a related discipline.

Minimum of 5 years' experience as a coded welder within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience working to recognised welding standards.

Strong experience with:

• TIG
• MMA / Stick Welding
• MAG / MIG Welding

Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel across a variety of material thicknesses.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures.

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Excellent understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with brazing techniques, including torch or induction brazing.
• Previous experience within heavy engineering, rotating equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for recording production activities.

• £35,000- £45,000 depending on experience
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Long-term career progression within a successful engineering business