TIG Welder / Fabricator

Interaction Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly bonus

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Welding certifications

Career progression

Job summary

Didcot, Oxfordshire-based engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced TIG Welder/Fabricator to join their production team. This permanent role offers stability and development in a modern manufacturing environment.

You will perform TIG welding to high standards, read engineering drawings, and fabricate components while maintaining quality and safety. Overtime and ongoing training are available, with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with a range of fabrication techniques.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic; willing to learn new processes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out TIG welding to a high standard.
• Supporting MIG welding activities where required.
• Fabricating, assembling and finishing precision engineered components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and WPS.
• Maintaining and working towards welding qualifications and coded welding standards.
• Operating overhead cranes and production equipment (training available).
• Working with production, engineering and support teams to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication techniques

Engineering drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Quality focus

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Overhead cranes

Job description

TIG Welder / Fabricator

Didcot, Oxfordshire

£32,250 - £38,500 per annum (including shift allowance, dependent on experience)

Permanent | Full Time

Benefits Include:

• Twice-yearly bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain and maintain welding certifications
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Stable, long-term employment

Shift Pattern

Monday to Thursday

• Early Shift: 05:45 - 13:45
• Late Shift: 14:15 - 22:25

Friday

• 05:55 - 13:00

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business based in the Didcot area.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, our client is looking to recruit an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join their skilled production team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its employees, offers long‑term stability and provides opportunities to develop additional skills and welding qualifications.

The Role

As a Production Technician (Welder/Fabricator), you will be responsible for carrying out a mixture of welding, fabrication and production activities to support the manufacture of high‑quality engineered products. You will work to strict quality and safety standards while contributing to the ongoing success and continuous improvement of the production operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out TIG welding to a high standard
• Supporting MIG welding activities where required
• Working from engineering drawings, technical specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Maintaining and working towards company welding qualifications and coded welding standards
• Fabricating, assembling and finishing precision engineered components
• Completing grinding, forming and material preparation activities
• Supporting additional manufacturing processes as required
• Operating overhead cranes and production equipment (training available where required)
• Working closely with production, engineering and support teams
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards
• Contributing towards continuous improvement initiatives and problem‑solving activities across the business

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous TIG welding experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience with a range of fabrication techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn new processes and products
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous MIG welding experience
• Experience working to coded welding standards
• Experience working on pressure vessels or similar specialist fabrications
• Overhead crane experience
• Engineering or welding qualifications

What's On Offer

• £32,000 - £38,500 per annum DOE
• Paid monthly
• Twice-yearly company bonus
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Early finish every Friday
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain and maintain welding certifications
• Excellent working environment
• Long‑term career progression
• Permanent employment with a growing business

This role would suit TIG Welders, MIG Welders, Fabricators, Welder Fabricators, Coded Welders, Manufacturing Technicians, Production Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers and Skilled Engineering Operatives looking to join a successful and growing manufacturer.