Welder

Envisage Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Life assurance

Pension

23 days’ annual leave + BH

Discount scheme

Free hot drinks

Job summary

Envisage Recruitment Limited is seeking skilled Welder to join a busy Northampton manufacturing team. The role involves welding and assembling metal components to engineering drawings while upholding high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.

You will tackle various welding tasks, inspect parts, read technical drawings, and ensure dimensional accuracy. Full training provided; excellent benefits available in a structured shop-floor environment.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Attention to quality, accuracy, and safety in welding processes.
• Flexible and reliable with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Tack and weld metal components in line with engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Inspect components before and after welding for quality.
• Measure finished parts against drawings for dimensional accuracy.
• Grind, fettling and finish using hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Provide support to other production activities when required.

Skills

MIG welding

Read drawings

BS EN ISO 9606-1

Detail oriented

Job description

Welder

Location: NN2 - Northampton

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

• AM Shift (06:00 - 14:00): £16.50 per hour
• PM Shift (14:00 - 22:00): £17.50 per hour
• Night Shift (22:00 - 06:00): £18.50 per hour

The Role

We are looking for skilled Welders to join a busy manufacturing team producing high-quality fabricated components. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be responsible for welding and assembling metal components to engineering drawings while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Tack and weld metal components in line with engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Inspect components before and after welding to ensure quality standards are met.
• Measure finished parts against drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Carry out grinding, fettling, and finishing using air and electric hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Support other production activities when required (full training provided where necessary).

What We're Looking For

• Previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to weld to AWS D1.1 / AWS D15.1 standards (or UK equivalent BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 5817).
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.

Training & Assessment

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a practical welding test before starting.
• Full training will be provided to the required BS EN ISO 5817 welding standard where applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Handling and moving heavy components.
• Using magnetic hoists, chain hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Working safely with welding and fabrication equipment.

Benefits

• Retention bonus of up to £650.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Company pension.
• 23 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Free hot drinks.
• Employee retail discount scheme