TIG Welder

SRG; Northampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Northampton is seeking an experienced TIG Welder for a temp-to-perm position. The role involves producing high-quality welded assemblies and ensuring efficient operations in a workshop environment. Candidates should have strong TIG welding skills and a good attitude, with extensive training and career progression opportunities available upon becoming permanent. This position offers a supportive work environment, Monday to Friday shifts, and numerous benefits upon permanency.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free branded workwear

Qualifications

• Competent understanding of English for H&S compliance.
• Strong TIG Welding skills (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium - highly desirable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• TIG welding components, often thin-wall materials.
• Producing welded components for the next stages in the manufacturing process.
• Liaising with multiple departments to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

TIG Welding skills

Basic IT literacy

Basic maths competency

Good attitude and willingness to learn

Job description

TIG Welder

Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced TIG Welder to join a specialist engineering and industrial manufacturing facility in Northampton.

ROLE: TIG Welder

PAY RATE: £13.81 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: 12-week Temp to Perm

LOCATION: Northampton, UK

WORKING PATTERN: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week)

The Role

Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced TIG Welder to join a specialist engineering and industrial manufacturing facility in Northampton. This role is central to delivering high-quality welded assemblies used across a wide range of critical industrial applications. Working within a skilled workshop team, you will contribute to the accurate production of precision components, support the smooth workflow between departments, and uphold strict quality and safety standards. This position plays a key part in maintaining efficient operations within a rapidly evolving production environment, supported by strong training pathways and clear opportunities for long-term progression.

About the Company

You’ll be joining a leading specialised industrial service provider offering innovative, high-quality engineering and manufacturing solutions. Their mission is simple: to make industry work better. With 170+ sites across the UK and Ireland, you’ll be part of a supportive engineering community where expertise, development and collaboration are at the core.

In the last year alone, 72 colleagues who joined through a temp-to-perm route secured permanent positions - a strong reflection of the investment made in developing people.

Why Join?

• Supportive, engineering-focused environment
• Extensive cross-training opportunities
• Long-term career progression pathways
• Temp-to-perm structure with strong success rates
• Modern workshop with hands‑on development from experienced welders

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• TIG welding components, often thin-wall materials
• Picking and preparing components for assemblies
• Producing welded components for the next stages in the manufacturing process
• Liaising with multiple departments to maintain smooth operations
• Recording failures and quarantining parts as required
• Following fault‑finding procedures
• Using in‑house systems to record H&S and quality information

Essential Skills & Experience

• Competent understanding of English for H&S compliance
• Strong TIG Welding skills (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium - highly desirable)
• Basic IT literacy (data entry, emails)
• Basic maths competency (angles, measurements, percentages)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attitude, willingness to learn, adaptable and motivated

Desirable

• ASME IX certification
• Mechanical assembly knowledge
• Machine operation experience
• Experience in metallic hose assembly
• Manufacturing/production background
• Counterbalance/Reach FLT experience (training can be provided)

Interview Process

• Face-to-Face (walk-through and discussion with hiring manager)
• Skills Assessment: 1 hour practical TIG welding on scrap materials

PPE: Safety glasses & hi-vis can be provided; candidates must bring steel-toe boots & fire-retardant clothing

Training & Development

• Extensive in‑house training from experienced welders
• Competency sign‑off across machinery, tools and processes
• E-learning modules included
• Expected 8-month journey to full independence (may be faster for some tasks)
• Optional FLT training

Benefits Upon Becoming Permanent

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to buy 5 extra days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Paid wellbeing day
• 24/7 mental health and GP support
• 1:1 nutrition, personal training & coaching sessions
• Physiotherapy (for you & partner)
• Discounts, wellbeing content, and more
• Company Sick Pay from day 1
• Income Protection
• Long service recognition
• Free LinkedIn Learning
• Free branded workwear
• Free eye tests

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy