Skilled Welder

First People Solutions; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Solutions is recruiting a Skilled Welder for an aviation engineering operation at Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire. The role focuses on TIG welding on diverse alloys, with full training provided and opportunities to develop specialist skills within the aviation sector.

The successful candidate will join a regulated environment in a team of experienced engineers, with potential for career progression in aircraft component repair and maintenance. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• TIG welding experience or strong college-level TIG welding training.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Flexible and proactive approach to working in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG welding on aluminium, stainless steel, Inconel and titanium components.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and work from engineering drawings.
• Complete maintenance documentation per procedures.
• Assist with repairs assessment and evaluation and material tracking.
• Support health & safety compliance and work alongside experienced engineers.

Skills

TIG welding

Read drawings

English proficiency

Flexible/proactive approach

Education

TIG welding training

CAA Welder Approval Training

CRS approval knowledge

Job description

First People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Skilled Welder to join our client's aviation engineering operation at Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TIG Welder, or a candidate with strong TIG welding training, to take the next step in their career and develop specialist skills within the aviation and aerospace sector.

The successful candidate will work within a specialist aircraft maintenance environment alongside experienced engineering and technical teams.

About the Opportunity

As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Welder to support aircraft component repair and maintenance activities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills within a highly regulated aviation environment, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

As a Skilled Welder, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out TIG welding on aluminium, stainless steel, Inconel and titanium components.
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Working from engineering drawings and technical information.
• Completing all required maintenance documentation in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with the organisation, assessment and evaluation of repairs.
• Supporting the ordering and tracking of materials and spare parts.
• Working in accordance with company regulations, procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Working closely with experienced engineers and supporting the development of technical skills within the team.
• Undertaking additional duties as required by management.

About You

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a strong foundation in TIG welding and who are keen to develop their career within aviation.

You should ideally have:

• Practical experience in TIG welding, or strong college-level TIG welding training.
• Experience working with aluminium, Inconel or titanium would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal work or tinsmith practices would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Previous experience with component inspection or compiling work packs would be desirable, but is not essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability and willingness to work a shift pattern, including occasional nights and weekends.

You must also have, or be willing to work towards:

• Company Component Release Stamp (CRS) approval
• CAA Welder ApprovalTraining & Career Development

Aviation experience is not essential for this position.

Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for a skilled TIG Welder looking to transfer their existing skills into the aviation and aerospace industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation engineers, develop specialist aircraft component welding skills and work towards relevant industry approvals.

Equal Opportunities

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age