TIG Welder

Mansell Recruitment Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced TIG Welder to perform precision welding on stainless steel and aluminium components. The successful candidate will take pride in quality and maintain exacting standards while following technical drawings. This role offers competitive pay ranging from £16.00 to £18.00 per hour, along with opportunities for bonuses. Experience in both TIG and MIG welding is essential, with responsibilities including general fabrication duties and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Overtime available

Performance-related bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in TIG welding within an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Confident reading and working from engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Strong focus on quality, with the ability to self-inspect.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precision TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminium components.
• Complete final welding passes on assembled fabrications.
• Work in line with health and safety procedures.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Tools

Standard workshop equipment

Job description

Overview

A skilled TIG Welder is required to join a well-established engineering environment producing high-quality fabricated components. This role involves precision welding and fabrication work carried out to exacting standards, following technical drawings and documented procedures. The position would suit an experienced welder who takes pride in quality, consistency, and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out precision TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminium components, including pipework and fabricated assemblies.
• Complete final welding passes on assembled fabrications to a high-quality finish.
• Perform inert gas back‑purged pipe welding on thin‑wall stainless steel pipe, achieving compliant root and cap welds.
• Fabricate box‑section and tubular components in line with recognised welding standards.
• Undertake MIG welding tasks on mild steel when required.
• Carry out general fabrication duties including preparation, fettling, and finishing.
• Take ownership of work quality through personal identification and inspection.
• Produce test welds for internal and external inspection to maintain welding approvals.
• Work in line with health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe environment for yourself and others.

The Candidate

• Experience in TIG welding within an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Confident reading and working from engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Experienced using standard workshop equipment and tooling.
• Strong focus on quality, with the ability to self‑inspect and flag issues when required.
• Proven experience of back‑purged stainless steel pipe welding to recognised standards.
• Comfortable welding both with and without jigs or fixtures.
• Reliable, detail‑focused, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Salary

£16.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Overtime and performance‑related bonuses are available.