TIG Aircraft Welder

Trimex bvba; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a TIG Aircraft Welder for a contract role on the Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will perform structural welding and fitting tasks, ensuring high quality and compliance in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive pay, with travel costs covered for those commuting from the mainland.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Ferry travel costs covered

Island shuttle service available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding on aluminium alloys, carbon steels, and heat resisting materials.
• Strong background in structural aircraft fitting and modification.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural TIG welding and fitting tasks across production line activities.
• Carry out installation, overhaul, and upgrade work on aircraft structures.
• Maintain compliance with Company Quality Assurance and safety procedures.

Skills

TIG welding

Structural fitting

Technical drawing interpretation

Quality compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

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Contract Structural Aircraft Technician - TIG Welder (Outside IR35)

• Location: Isle of Wight - Travel costs covered for ferry transport if not based on the island. Shuttle bus available for local pick-up/drop-off.
• Rate: Up to £28/hour (DOE)
• Hours: 40 per week | Flexible working available
• Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Contract Structural Aircraft Technician with strong TIG welding skills, supporting the full range of structural fitting, overhaul, and upgrades on aircraft. From early detail stages through to final installation and release, you'll operate to high standards within a fast-paced aerospace production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural TIG welding and fitting tasks across production line activities.
• Carry out installation, overhaul, and upgrade work on aircraft structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation confidently.
• Support process improvements with the Assembly Supervisor and wider team.
• Maintain compliance with Company Quality Assurance and safety procedures.
• Complete quality and audit documentation accurately.
• Keep work areas and tooling strictly controlled and compliant.
• Assist in introducing new products and processes into full manufacture.

TIG Welding Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience and evidence of welding in the following materials:

• Aluminium Alloys: Sheet to Sheet/Sheet to Tube
• Carbon Steels: Sheet to Sheet/Sheet to Tube/Tube to Tube
• Corrosion & Heat Resisting Materials: Sheet to Sheet/Sheet to Tube

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable TIG welding experience on the materials listed above.
• Strong background in structural aircraft fitting and modification.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to quality, compliance, and safety procedures.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Able to thrive in a high-standard, time-sensitive aerospace production environment.

What’s On Offer

• Up to £28/hour depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ferry travel costs covered (if commuting from mainland).
• Island shuttle service available for commuting on the Isle of Wight.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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