Tig Welder

Wright Staff; Charlton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training

Defence projects

Pension

Cycle to work

Health programme

On-site parking

Career development

Life Assurance

Referral scheme

Extended holidays

Job summary

Wright Staff in Pershore (Worcestershire) is seeking a skilled TIG Welder (141) to join a defence sector manufacturing team. You will weld aluminium and stainless fabrications, read drawings and set up equipment to exacting standards.

Working in a highly regulated environment, you will maintain certifications, meet project deadlines, and contribute to high-quality, safety-critical components for national defence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TIG welding aluminium to tight tolerances.
• Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (141) welding on aluminium fabrications ranging from 1.5mm - 30mm
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct visual inspection of welds to BS EN ISO 17673:2022 standards
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Continue internal and external training to maintain qualification to BS EN ISO 9606

Skills

TIG welding aluminium

Certified standards

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in welding

Job description

Tig Welder

Location Pershore

Hours full time 07:45am-17:00pm Mon-Thurs, 07:45am-13:00pm Friday

Salary £14.34-£18.50 per hour

Benefits

• Opportunity to work overtime on enhanced rates of pay
• Ongoing internal and external training to maintain certifications
• The chance to work on challenging, high-quality, safety critical projects
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking available
• Career development opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Referral scheme
• Enhanced Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days a year after 5 years

Job description

Step into a role where your skills make a real difference. As a TIG Welder (141) with a trusted manufacturer into the Defence sector supply chain, you'll be working on safety-critical aluminium and stainless-steel fabrications for projects that protect lives and support national defence.

This is not just another welding job; it's an opportunity to apply your expertise in a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, where every weld must meet the strictest international standards. We'll invest in keeping your certifications current, give you access to challenging projects, and offer the stability of a long-term career in defence engineering.

We're more than just an engineering company - we're a trusted manufacturer within a diverse supply chain. The work we do has a real impact, supporting the UK's defence capability and other critical industries such as Rail, Automotive, and Agriculture.

We take pride in our reputation for precision and reliability. From our modern facility in Worcestershire, our team uses the latest fabrication, inspection, and assembly equipment to deliver products that meet the highest standards.

Duties

• Perform TIG (141) welding on aluminium fabrications ranging from 1.5mm - 30mm
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct visual inspection of welds to BS EN ISO 17673:2022 standards
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Continue internal and external training to maintain qualification to BS EN ISO 9606

Essential skills

• Proven experience with TIG (141) welding aluminium
• Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to fine tolerances
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Motorsport, or similar industries
• Previous coding to ISO 9606-1/2
• NVQ/City & Guilds in welding, fabrication, or a relevant engineering subject

This is a career opportunity with an employer of choice in Worcestershire