MIG Welder

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Day shifts

Paid trial

Long-term stability

Job summary

Morgan Jones is working with a well-established Kent manufacturer to recruit experienced MIG Welders for their fabrication department. The role offers day shifts, a stable workload, and long-term opportunities with permanent or temp-to-perm contracts.

Candidates must have access to their own transport and can expect a paid trial during the interview process. You will weld MIG components, perform bench welding, read production instructions, prepare materials, and support general fabrication while

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's professional welding experience.
• MIG welding experience gained within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Relevant welding qualification, certification, apprenticeship or training record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and committed approach.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding of manufactured components.
• Bench welding and fabrication work.
• Reading and working from production instructions.
• Preparing materials for welding.
• Maintaining quality standards.
• Supporting general fabrication and production activities.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Reliability

Education

Relevant welding qualification/certificate

Job description

Location: Kent

Salary: £16.10 per hour

Job Type: Permanent & Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is looking to recruit experienced MIG Welders to support continued growth within its fabrication department.

This is an excellent opportunity for welders seeking long-term stability, regular daytime hours and the chance to join a supportive engineering environment.

The business is looking for individuals with proven professional welding experience rather than hobby or occasional welding exposure. Candidates must be capable of working to a good standard and be able to demonstrate previous training, qualifications or industry-recognised certification.

Note: Due to the location, candidates must have access to their own transport. A paid trial is part of the interview process.

The Role

• MIG welding of manufactured components
• Bench welding and fabrication work
• Reading and working from production instructions
• Preparing materials for welding
• Maintaining quality standards
• Supporting general fabrication and production activities
• Adhering to health and safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum one year's professional welding experience
• MIG welding experience gained within manufacturing or engineering environments
• Relevant welding qualification, certification, apprenticeship or training record
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and committed approach

Desirable Experience

• Apprenticeship-trained welder
• City & Guilds qualification
• Fabrication experience

What's On Offer

• Permanent employment
• £16.10 per hour
• Overtime opportunities when required
• Day shifts only
• Stable workload
• Supportive management team
• Long-established manufacturing environment

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.