Welder

Holt Engineering; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance after probation

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV charging on site

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will weld aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel using MIG/TIG, fabricate complex parts from 1–6mm materials, and read detailed drawings to tight tolerances.

The role requires 4+ years of MIG/TIG welding and fabrication experience, strong attention to detail, and a team-focused approach in a structured manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' welding experience using both MIG and TIG.
• Strong experience welding thin-gauge aluminium, 1–6mm.
• 4+ years' fabrication experience with complex builds.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Confident use of grinders and hand/electric tools.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail and quality focus.
• Positive, flexible and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG welding of aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Fabricating complex parts and sub-assemblies using thin-gauge materials (1–6mm).
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Setting up and safely operating welding equipment and tools.
• Cutting, preparing, aligning and welding components to specification.
• Using hand tools and grinders to complete work.
• Carrying out dimensional checks with verniers and micrometers.
• Completing production documentation and ensuring quality standards.
• Maintaining organized work area and contributing to 7S/CI activities.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Grinders

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Welding equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

Welder - Permanent Position

Location: Farnborough

Salary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

We're recruiting for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment in Farnborough. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong MIG and TIG welding experience, particularly working with thin-gauge aluminium, who is comfortable producing complex fabricated components to detailed engineering drawings.

The Role

As a Welder/Fabricator, you’ll be responsible for:

• MIG and TIG welding of aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Fabricating complex parts and sub-assemblies using thin-gauge materials, typically 1-6mm.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Setting up and safely operating welding equipment and associated tools.
• Cutting, preparing, aligning and welding components to specification.
• Using hand tools, grinders and manual/electric equipment to complete work.
• Carrying out dimensional checks using equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Completing production documentation and ensuring work meets the required quality standards.
• Keeping the work area organised and contributing to 7S/continuous improvement activities.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years' welding experience using both MIG and TIG.
• Strong experience welding thin-gauge aluminium, ideally around 1-6mm.
• 4+ years' fabrication experience, including complex builds.
• Good ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience working with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Confident use of grinders and other hand/electric tools.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Experience working within a structured manufacturing environment. Desirable: Experience within aerospace/aviation, defence manufacturing, non-destructive testing or quality inspection, and familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone.

Benefits

• £18.00-£20.00 per hour
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday-Friday, 38 hours per week
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance after probation
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV charging available on site
• Free on-site parking

The recruitment process will include an on-site interview, site tour and practical weld test.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK