ESS7140N - MIG Welder

ESS Employment Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

Overtime opportunities

Health benefits and death in service

Free refreshments

Medicash subscription

Free car parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd. is hiring a dedicated MIG Welder to join a production cell in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The role involves batch welding of mild steel flights to forged chain links, using pulse synergic, water-cooled MIG plant with downdraft fume extraction.

You will perform quality welding, read basic drawings, and meet daily targets while adhering to safety and quality procedures. A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and welder approvals are required.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience in a mechanical/industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings in line with works instructions.
• Capable of working in a production cell with a demanding schedule.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistently high-quality welding of flights to chain links in line with welding procedures.
• Perform 1st off inspections on each batch.
• Work to daily/weekly targets and improve cycle times.
• Comply with H&S and quality systems.
• Attend Cell meetings.
• Carry out other duties as requested by Cell leader or Production Manager.

Skills

MIG Welding

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Production cell teamwork

Education

MIG Welding qualification

Job description

HOURS: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:30pm & Friday 8am – 13pm.

START DATE: Immediate

PERMANENT JOB

INDHS

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

www.ess-emp.co.uk

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MIG Welder to join our clients team. As a Chain Cell Welder you will play a vital role in the production of products that will involve welding batches of Mild Steel ‘flights’ to forged Links (large variations of flights and link sizes). You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to the success of the Production Operations.

The Role:

Batch work MIG welding. Large variation of configurations of parts. Working at a downdraft fume extraction bench, clamping parts into a Jig and MIG welding mild steel flights to a drop forged chain link to a consistently high standard and volume using State of the art pulse synergic, water-cooled MIG welding plant and a downdraft fume extraction bench.

All Welds are subject to a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and will require in house testing and subsequent/annual Welder Approval Certification to the WPS.

Job Description

• To produce consistently high-quality welding of flights to chain links in line with our welding procedures.
• To perform 1st off inspections on each batch.
• To work to daily/weekly targets and improve cycle times where possible.
• Comply with company H&S and quality systems.
• Attend Cell meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the Cell leader or Production Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder, preferably in a mechanical or industrial setting.
• Attention to detail and consistency of welds.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings in line with works instructions/configurations and standards.
• Ability to work within a Production Cell/Team that manages a demanding schedule.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown included).
• Opportunities to work paid Overtime.
• Health benefits and death in service scheme
• Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee.
• Medicash subscription – discount off Gym memberships and selected medical appointments.

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

ESS7140N - MIG Welder

Company: ESS Employment Ltd Salary: from £36,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Stonehouse Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

LOCATION: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

HOURS: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:30pm & Friday 8am – 13pm.

START DATE: Immediate

SALARY: £36,000pa

PERMANENT JOB

INDHS

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

E: [e-mail]

www.ess-emp.co.uk

Vacancy – MIG Welder

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MIG Welder to join our clients team. As a Chain Cell Welder you will play a vital role in the production of products that will involve welding batches of Mild Steel ‘flights’ to forged Links (large variations of flights and link sizes). You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to the success of the Production Operations.

The Role:

Batch work MIG welding. Large variation of configurations of parts. Working at a downdraft fume extraction bench, clamping parts into a Jig and MIG welding mild steel flights to a drop forged chain link to a consistently high standard and volume using State of the art pulse synergic, water-cooled MIG welding plant and a downdraft fume extraction bench.

All Welds are subject to a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and will require in house testing and subsequent/annual Welder Approval Certification to the WPS.

Job Description

• To produce consistently high-quality welding of flights to chain links in line with our welding procedures.
• To perform 1st off inspections on each batch.
• To work to daily/weekly targets and improve cycle times where possible.
• Comply with company H&S and quality systems.
• Attend Cell meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the Cell leader or Production Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification in MIG Welding.
• Proven experience as a MIG Welder, preferably in a mechanical or industrial setting.
• Attention to detail and consistency of welds.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings in line with works instructions/configurations and standards.
• Ability to work within a Production Cell/Team that manages a demanding schedule.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown included).
• Opportunities to work paid Overtime.
• Free car parking.
• Health benefits and death in service scheme
• Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee.
• Pension scheme.
• Medicash subscription – discount off Gym memberships and selected medical appointments.

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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