Skilled Steel Welder

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Healthcare benefits

Career development

Job summary

Collins Aerospace invites qualified welders to join our Power & Controls division onsite in Wolverhampton. You will perform TIG welding and brazing on steel and aluminium components, interpret engineering drawings, set up equipment safely, and inspect welds to ensure compliance with aerospace specifications.

We value precision, high-tolerance workmanship and ongoing certification training. This role offers a rotating shift pattern, onsite parking, healthcare benefits and career development

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication.
• Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products.
• Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5 – 3.5mm.
• Experience working to high tolerance and regulated standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on steel products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment safely to ensure optimum performance.
• Conduct inspection on welds to ensure they meet company and aerospace standards.
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Continue ongoing training to welding certification requirements.
• Ensure working environment is clean, organised and meets safety standards.

Skills

TIG welding

Read engineering drawings

Aluminium welding

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds welding & fabrication

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Position Role Type: Onsite

At Collins Aerospace, a proud Raytheon Technologies company, we lead the way in advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. Our innovative expertise and comprehensive product portfolio empower us to overcome complex challenges and meet the evolving demands of the global market. Our solutions support the modern flight experience for millions of travellers and military personnel worldwide. With products on nearly every aircraft in the sky—ranging from emergency power generation systems to advanced cabin pressure controls and quieter engines—our Power & Controls division is shaping the future of aviation. We value innovative thinking and are committed to integrity, performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on steel products
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately
• To set-up and operate TIG welding equipment safely, to ensure optimum performance
• Conduct inspection on welds to ensure they meet company and aerospace standards
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
• Continue ongoing internal and external training to welding certification requirements
• Ensure working environment is clean, organised and meets safety and company standards

Shifts

This role requires flexibility to work in rotating shifts: Morning: 6:00 AM–1:45 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 6:00 AM–12:00 PM (Friday). Afternoon: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 12:15 PM–5:15 PM (Friday).

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 9 public holidays.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Support for professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Work/life balance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Referral bonus program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Generous employer-contribution pension scheme.

What You Will Learn

Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported. Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands‑on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Qualifications We Prefer

• NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication or relevant engineering subject (Time served will also be considered depending on relevant experience)
• Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products
• Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5 – 3.5mm
• Experience working to high tolerance
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred
• Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in aerospace, motorsport, or similar industries is advantageous.

Required Security Clearance

This role may involve access to export‑controlled information and hardware. An export license may be required to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and, if applicable, the completion of a non‑disclosure agreement.

Power & Controls Division

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and military personnel every second. Our products are on virtually every aircraft flying today. From ensuring safety with emergency power generation systems to creating a positive in‑flight experience with reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, we focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Onsite Work

This role requires onsite work, which includes all production and maintenance employees critical to the development of our products.

Ready to Take Flight?

At Collins Aerospace, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. The bonds we form—with our customers and each other—propel us to reach new heights.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment

All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.