TIG Welder

Holiday Extras; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rochester Kent is seeking an experienced TIG Welder. The role involves fabricating metal products and complying with health and safety policies. Applicants must have proficiency in TIG welding, a good understanding of metal types, and the ability to work within a team. This is a full-time position with potential overtime. The salary ranges from £29,284 to £36,606, and benefits include profit share and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and extra holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Gym discounts and private medical insurance

Profit share bonus

Pension scheme

Social club membership

Income protection and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TIG welding is essential – a practical test will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of sheet metals including Mild and Stainless Steels.

Responsibilities

• Produce a range of metal products and welded assemblies.
• Maintain a high standard of quality of workmanship.
• Contribute to product development feedback.

Skills

Proficiency in TIG welding

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Good attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work to schedules

Flexibility to undertake overtime

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in TIG Welding

Tools

Calipers

Plasma cutting equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Description

TIG Welder

Salary: 29284 (15 p / hr) - 36606 (18.77 p / hr) DOE Benefits Profit Share Bonus

Location: Rochester Kent

Closing Date: 20th October

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic TIG Welder to join our manufacturing facility at Future Generation Services (FGS) based in Rochester Kent. The role is responsible for welding and fabricating a range of our products ready for final assembly on our production line.

This is a factory‑based role and is an expansion of our current Metal work team to increase our production capability and overall manufacturing capacity. You will work alongside a small team of experienced manufacturing fabricators and metal workers and will receive full production training to ensure your development and progression.

The role is full‑time based on 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with overtime possible during busy periods, including some options to work weekends.

About Future Generation Services (FGS)

Future Generation Services has been designing and manufacturing a range of smart information kiosks and smart lockers for over 25 years here in the UK across a range of markets covering Transportation, Gaming and Entertainment, Sporting Venues and Pharmaceutical. As part of the Holiday Extras Group FGS is experiencing a period of growth with heightened demand globally for a variety of tailored solutions that optimise the efficiencies of our customers’ parking operations utilising our ParkIT software & FGS hardware.

Our Group provides software and hardware solutions from desktop and mobile applications to self‑service hardware barrier access control systems, CCTV and automated damage capture solutions. Our clients span a broad and varied range of market sectors in the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia. We are at an exciting stage in our evolution investing in expanding our in‑house expertise and technical support capabilities.

The Role

• Work within our dedicated Metal Fabrication team and report directly to the Metal Shop Manager
• Produce a range of metal products and welded assemblies that are constructed into our end products
• Maintain a high standard of quality of workmanship
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety policy
• Contribute to our product development process and provide feedback to our design team on manufacturing issues

What you can bring to our team

• Proficiency in TIG welding is essential – a practical test will be carried out as part of the recruitment process
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of sheet metals including Mild and Stainless Steels; experience with Aluminium is an advantage but not essential
• Expertise in both Seam and Spot welding
• Good attention to detail and confidence to read and understand engineering design drawings
• Good communication skills for teamwork and project coordination
• Ability to work to schedules and ensure jobs are completed within given timeframes
• Flexibility to undertake overtime as required by the business

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in TIG Welding either through on‑the‑job experience or through formal qualification such as City & Guilds Level 3 or Level 2 with suitable work experience
• Good mathematical skills
• Experience in reading technical drawings and specifications
• Good communication skills
• Experience in working with sheet metal

Everyone’s career path is individual and different so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn’t precisely match this you’re encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents.

How we hire for this role

We keep our recruitment process quick and easy. If we believe you might be a match for the role you’ll enter our hiring process as follows:

• Initial video interview with our recruiting team
• On‑site welding skill‑based assessment & interview (safety equipment will be provided)

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. If for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process please get in touch via [email].

Please Note

This role is not eligible for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship so we can only consider applicants who already have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Why choose FGS

By joining our team you’ll feel supported and rewarded every day with a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well‑being.

• 25 days annual leave (BHs) and extra holidays through Holiday Buy Birthday Day Off
• Enhanced parental leave – up to 1 year off including 13 weeks at 100% pay and 13 weeks at 50% pay
• Access to gym discounts, private dental insurance and private medical insurance (after 4 years)
• Profit share bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva
• Social club membership – 25% off any UK ticket or event; discounts on the latest tech; volunteering scheme
• Income protection, critical illness cover and life assurance

Key Skills

• Robot programming
• Calipers
• ASME codes & standards
• Flux welding
• Plasma cutting
• MIG welding
• 3G
• Fabrication
• Welding
• Geometry
• Manufacturing
• 4G / LTE

Employment Type: Full‑time

Experience: Required years not specified

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 24570 - 29248