MIG Welder – Diesel Tank Fabrication, Overtime & Growth

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MIG Welder for their Moreton-in-Marsh production facility. You will weld mild steel components up to 8mm and fabricate tanks and related products, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, working in a team, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Competitive salary £36,000–£38,000 with regular daytime hours and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a MIG Welding role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to weld mild steel plate up to 8mm thickness.
• Experience producing high-quality structural and fabrication welds.
• Ability to weld in vertical, flat and overhead positions.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on mild steel components and fabricated assemblies.
• Weld material thicknesses up to 8mm plate as standard, with occasional welding up to 20mm plate.
• Manufacture diesel fuel storage tanks and associated fabricated products to engineering specifications.
• Produce high-quality welds in vertical, flat and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and cut lists.
• Maintain production output levels in line with manufacturing targets.
• Carry out visual inspection of completed welds and fabricated assemblies.
• Operate workshop tools and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with production and fabrication teams.
• Support continuous improvement and housekeeping activities within the workshop.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Work overtime when required to meet customer demand and production schedules.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MIG Welder for their Moreton-in-Marsh production facility. You will weld mild steel components up to 8mm and fabricate tanks and related products, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, working in a team, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Competitive salary £36,000–£38,000 with regular daytime hours and overtime opportunities.