Trainee Robotic Welder - Full Training, Day Shift

IAP Recruitment Ltd; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

IAP Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Trainee Robotic Welder for a growing sheet metal fabrication company based at a top-class facility in Hixon, Staffordshire. This long-term role offers full training and a start date of early December 2026, with ongoing opportunities leading to permanent employment.

Working days are a continental shift pattern: 06:00–18:00, 4 on 4 off, with a pay rate of £13.65 per hour. Prior backgrounds in assembly, engineering, or manufacturing are preferred, and owning a car

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate a robotic welding machine to weld sheet metal from 2mm to 20mm in thickness.
• Input correct processes into the machine to complete tasks accurately.
• Maneuver material and load/unload workpieces with care.
• Prepare material prior to loading and perform quality checks on welds.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and follow training.

Skills

Background in assembly

Good English skills

Own transport

Tools

Robotic welding machine operation

Job description

IAP Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Trainee Robotic Welder for a growing sheet metal fabrication company based at a top-class facility in Hixon, Staffordshire. This long-term role offers full training and a start date of early December 2026, with ongoing opportunities leading to permanent employment.

Working days are a continental shift pattern: 06:00–18:00, 4 on 4 off, with a pay rate of £13.65 per hour. Prior backgrounds in assembly, engineering, or manufacturing are preferred, and owning a car