MIG/TIG Welder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Company pension

Early finish Fridays

Training and development

Modern workshop

Regular social events

Stable business

Supportive environment

Career development

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Daventry is seeking an experienced MIG/TIG Welder to join a clean, modern workshop. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and predictable hours with early finishes every Friday.

You will read engineering drawings, set up welding equipment and produce high-quality welds in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The team values workmanship and reliability, with ongoing training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Background in manufacturing, fabrication or engineering.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Reliable, positive approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• MIG and/or TIG welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Setting welding equipment and selecting consumables.
• Fabricating components using cutting, grinding, fitting and tack welding.
• Ensuring welds meet required quality and specification.
• Inspecting completed work and identifying issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working as part of a close-knit production team to meet deadlines.
• Producing consistent, high-quality workmanship.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Manufacturing background

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

MIG / TIG Welder

Location: Daventry

Salary: £17.00 per hour - Permanent Role

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Permanent Role | MIG / TIG Welding | Modern Workshop | Early Finish Every Friday

About the Company

Looking for a welding role where you can build a long-term career without sacrificing your work-life balance?

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and customer service. With a healthy order book and continued growth, they are expanding their welding team and are looking for an experienced MIG / TIG Welder to join them.

You'll be working in a clean, modern and well-equipped workshop, alongside a supportive team where good workmanship is genuinely appreciated.

The business also invests in its people, offering ongoing training and development for those who want to expand their skills and progress.

And one of the biggest advantages? You'll finish at 1:00pm every Friday.

The Role

As a MIG / TIG Welder, you'll play an important part in producing high-quality fabricated and welded components.

This is a varied workshop-based role where you'll be working from engineering drawings and taking responsibility for producing work to the required quality and specification.

Key responsibilities

• MIG and/or TIG welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Setting welding equipment and selecting the correct consumables.
• Fabricating components using cutting, grinding, fitting and tack welding techniques.
• Ensuring welds meet the required quality and specification.
• Inspecting completed work and identifying any issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working as part of a close-knit production team to meet deadlines and production requirements.
• Taking pride in producing consistent, high-quality workmanship.

About You

We're looking for an experienced MIG / TIG Welder who takes pride in their work and is comfortable working within a busy manufacturing environment.

You don't need to be looking for the next short-term contract - this is an opportunity to join a stable business where skilled people are valued and there is genuine scope to develop.

You will ideally have

• Previous MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
• Experience working from engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• A background within manufacturing, fabrication or engineering.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• A reliable and positive approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The following would be advantageous

• Experience welding aluminium and stainless steel.
• Previous fabrication experience.
• Experience working on varied or bespoke components.
• Relevant welding or fabrication qualifications.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on, reliable and quality‑focused Welder who takes pride in producing a job they can stand behind.

You should be

• Confident in your welding ability.
• Practical and mechanically minded.
• Quality focused.
• Able to work from drawings.
• Reliable and committed to delivering a good day's work.
• A good team player.
• Keen to learn new skills and develop within the business.

Benefits

• £17.00 per hour
• Permanent, full-time position
• Early finish every Friday - 1:00pm
• Ongoing training and development
• Clean, modern and well‑equipped workshop
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Regular company events and social activities
• Stable business with a strong order book
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity for long-term career development

REF: INDSKILL

Work Location: In person