TIG Welder / Fitter

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled TIG Welder/Fitter for a permanent role in Didcot, UK. The position involves performing TIG welding primarily on stainless steel pipework and collaborating with a team. Successful candidates will have proven welding experience, strong attention to detail, and ideally hold a CSCS card. The job offers regular hours, competitive pay, and benefits including holidays and overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday plus statutory days

10% premium for onsite working

Overtime paid at time + half

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding experience on pipework.
• Confident in reading detailed engineering drawings.
• Coded welder is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on pipework, mainly stainless steel.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of welders.
• Manufacture vacuum-insulated pipework to specifications.
• Carry out installation work on-site and off-site.
• Interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Skills

TIG welding experience

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Experience with stainless steel

CSCS card

Job description

TIG Welder / Fitter

Didcot

£17.00 per hour

Our well-established client is currently looking to hire a skilled Welder/Fitter on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected company that offers a stable work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term development.

TIG Welder Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG welding on pipework, primarily using stainless steel
• Collaborate effectively with a team of experienced welder fitters
• Manufacture vacuum-insulated pipework to precise specifications
• Carry out installation work as required, both on-site and off-site
• Work with a variety of metals, particularly stainless steel
• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics

TIG Welder / Fitter Ideal Candidate:

• Proven TIG welding experience, specifically on pipework
• Confident in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Be a coded welder - beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Previous experience with stainless steel and other industrial metals
• Hold a CSCS card - ideal
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Welder / Fitter Benefits:

• Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday, 07:30 – 12:30
• Pay structure including a 10% premium for onsite working
• All overtime outside the base 39 hours is paid at time + half
• Permanent position
• 20 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service + statutory days

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.