MIG Welder

Guidant Global; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer in the UK is seeking experienced MIG Welders to join their team in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The role offers an hourly rate of £17.39, with opportunities for overtime and shift allowances. Candidates must have previous MIG welding experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to read welding drawings. Benefits include 33 days of paid holiday, free on-site parking, and access to gym facilities. Apply today to start your journey.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £17.39

Overtime pay

33 days’ paid holiday allowance

Free on‑site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff canteen access

On-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding experience is essential.
• Ability to read and understand welding drawings.
• High level of accuracy and detail orientation.
• Good timekeeping and attendance record.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welding in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) using MIG welding of mild steel.
• Read and understand welding drawings.
• Complete a client‑specific weld test on‑site.

Skills

MIG Welding experience

Reading and understanding welding drawings

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you have MIG Welding experience? JCB, the UK's leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, are looking for keen and talented MIG Welders to join us at one of our sites in Staffordshire. The MIG Welder role comes with a favourable hourly rate of £17.39 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Welding in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) using MIG welding of mild steel.
• Read and understand welding drawings.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete a client‑specific weld test on‑site at JCB, which may involve a butt weld, multi‑run, fillet weld and a boss weld.
• Work flexible shifts; shift allowances will be paid in addition to the hourly rate where applicable.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding experience is essential.
• Ability to read and understand welding drawings.
• High level of accuracy and detail orientation.
• Good timekeeping and attendance record.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• An hourly rate of £17.39 from your very first shift.
• Overtime at time‑and‑a‑half, plus additional shift allowance where applicable.
• 33 days’ paid holiday allowance.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to JCB’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the staff canteen.
• Access to the on‑site gym membership and facilities.

Apply today by calling the Guidant Team on (phone number removed).