Welder

Pin Point Recruitment; Halstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturer is seeking an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join their skilled production team in Halstead. Responsibilities include high-quality TIG welding on marine-grade materials, reading engineering drawings, and supporting continuous improvement. Competitive salary of £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, excellent benefits including bonus schemes and long-term job security offered.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus scheme

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye test

Life Assurance

Regular overtime at 1.5x standard pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding of aluminium and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on marine-grade aluminium and stainless steel.
• Fabricate and assemble components to precise specifications.
• Support continuous improvement in productivity and quality.

Skills

TIG welding of aluminium and stainless steel

Reading engineering drawings

Health and safety best practices

MIG welding experience

Job description

TIG Welder / Fabricator
Location: Halstead
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Pin Point Recruitment is working with a leading UK‑based manufacturer specialising in the design and production of high‑performance air intake systems, water droplet separators, and mist eliminators. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join their skilled production team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established business with a strong order book, excellent employee benefits, and long‑term job security.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform high‑quality TIG welding on marine‑grade aluminium and stainless steel.
• Fabricate and assemble components to precise specifications from engineering drawings.
• Maintain high welding standards, including self‑checking of finished work.
• Utilise jigs and fixtures to ensure consistent, efficient manufacturing processes.
• Support continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with the wider production team and work independently when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in TIG welding of aluminium and stainless steel (essential).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong track record in a welding or fabrication environment.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required welding coding and qualifications (6 weld codings).
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and process improvements.
• MIG welding experience in aluminium and stainless steel (desirable).

Benefits

• Starting rate: £14.00‑£15.00 per hour, rising on successful completion of required coding tests.
• Profit‑related bonus scheme (after qualifying period).
• Sick Pay Scheme.
• Pension Scheme: 3.2% employee contribution and 6.4% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• 3 extra days holiday for long service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (UNUM).
• Free eye test.
• Life Assurance: 3x annual salary as part of the pension scheme, including cover when away from work.
• Early Friday finish.
• Regular overtime at 1.5x standard pay.
• Strong job security in a well‑established, locally rooted business operating since the early 1970s.

If you're an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator looking for a stable and rewarding position with excellent progression and benefits, please apply today through Pin Point Recruitment.