Day Engineer - TIG Welder

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer near Chester seeks a skilled Day Engineer / TIG Welder. You'll perform TIG welding and maintenance on process equipment in a clean, fast-paced environment. Candidates should have proven TIG welding experience, preferably with food vessels, alongside an engineering qualification and a fault-finding skills. This position offers a competitive salary, regular overtime, and opportunities for development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime

Modern equipment

Supportive team and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in TIG welding is essential, preferably with food or manufacturing vessels.
• Look for a methodical approach and a solid engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Conduct maintenance on process and packing equipment.
• Support installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure site utilities function smoothly.
• Adhere to hygiene, safety, and GMP standards.

Skills

Proven TIG welding experience

Fault-finding skills

Team player

Education

Engineering qualification (electrical preferred)

Job description

Day Engineer / TIG Welder

£44,000 + regular overtime payments

Permanent

FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Based near Chester

We're supporting a leading food manufacturer in hiring a skilled TIG Welder / Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join their days‑based engineering team.

If you're confident with TIG welding, reactive & preventative maintenance, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment - this could be a great next move.

The Role

• TIG welding & stainless‑steel fabrication
• Maintenance on process & packing equipment
• Support installs, upgrades & CI projects
• Keep site utilities running smoothly
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety & GMP

What You'll Bring

• Proven TIG welding experience (food/manufacturing vessels ideally)
• Engineering qualification (electrical preferred)
• Fault‑finding skills & solid engineering mindset
• Team player with a clean, methodical approach

Why Apply

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Modern kit, supportive team
• Real autonomy & development

Interested? Please get in touch to discuss confidentially.

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