MIG Welder

Ambitek Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled MIG Welder for a permanent day-shift role focused on structural steel fabrication. The company is an established engineering firm known for high-quality workmanship and safe practices.

This role offers stability with immediate start and a competitive hourly rate. Candidates should be apprentice trained with proven experience welding structural steel, reading drawings, and operating overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained MIG Welder with structural welding background.
• Experience with multi-run fillet and butt welds is preferred.
• Skilled in reading engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld structural steel components and assemblies.
• Perform vertical butt welds and multi-run fillet welds in various positions.
• Weld very heavy gauge steel, including beams up to 45 tons.
• Operate overhead cranes safely for positioning and assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high quality standards and follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Apprentice trained MIG Welder

Structural steel welding

Overhead crane experience

Reading engineering drawings

Quality focused

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

MIG Welder – Structural Steel – Apprentice Trained – Permanent – £18.12 per Hour – Day Shift

MIG Welder required for a permanent day‑shift role with a respected engineering firm. Our client, a well‑established engineering company known for high‑quality structural steel fabrication, is seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join their team. This is a permanent role with immediate start and competitive pay.

Note: You will be required to pass a drugs and alcohol test on your first day.

Key Responsibilities – MIG Welder

• MIG weld structural steel components and assemblies
• Perform vertical butt welds and multi‑run fillet welds in various positions
• Weld very heavy gauge steel, including beams up to 45 tons
• Operate overhead cranes safely for positioning and assembly
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Maintain high quality standards and follow health & safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Apprentice trained MIG Welder
• Proven experience welding structural steel
• Multi‑run fillet and butt weld experience
• Confident working with heavy steel beams (up to 45 tons)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using overhead cranes
• Reliable, motivated, and quality‑focused

Hours & Pay

• Day Shift: 07:00 – 16:45, Monday – Thursday
• Pay: £18.12 per hour
• Permanent role from day one

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in Word format highlighting your MIG welding experience and structural steel projects.