Welder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Stanford on Soar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of proven experience in welding techniques, including MIG and stick welding. Responsibilities include welding metal components according to specifications, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe working environment. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for overtime

Career growth potential

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a welder or in a similar role.
• Proficient in stick welding and MIG welding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components according to engineering specifications.
• Conduct all types of MIG welding to high standards.
• Inspect finished products for quality.

Skills

Welding techniques

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Welding & Fabrication

CCNSG certification

ISO9606-1 qualification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Role: Welder

Location: Loughborough

Shift: 07:30am to 4:30pm Mon to Thu / 07:30am to 12:30pm on Fri

Pay: £15.00 to £16.50 per hour + overtime

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, leadership role with career growth potential
• 38 hours with early finish on Fridays
• Work in a high-quality manufacturing environment
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Supportive management structure and a collaborative team culture
• Group socials

Our Client

An established manufacturer is looking for a skilled Welder to join their team. In this role you will be involved in the production of steel fabrication projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all team tasks are completed on time, to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Weld metal components according to engineering specifications.
• Able to carry out a flat weld, then set the plant (amps and current) to carry out a vertical up weld.
• Responsible for carrying out all types of MIG welding to high standards using engineering drawings and jig arrangements.
• Be able to set the welding, turning on the plant and gas, ready to do a flat weld (AMPs and current).
• Operate power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal parts.
• Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations.
• Be able to read and understand weld symbols on engineering drawings provided.
• Adhering to all shear related standards associated with welding, including fume control.
• Inspect finished products for quality and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a welder or similar role - at least 5 years' experience.
• Proficient in welding techniques, including stick welding.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Welding & Fabrication.
• CCNSG certification.
• ISO9606-1 qualification.
• Experience in Overhead, Vertical Up, and Downhand welding techniques (PF, PA, P8 + PD).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
• Familiarity with power tools, hand tools, and equipment used in metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in MMA 131 welding.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions accurately.
• Ability to assemble fabricated parts into finished products.
• Experience in 2G Flat / 3G Vertical / 4F Overhead welding is required.

Apply

To apply for the Plating and Fabrication Team Leader position, please submit an up-to-date CV and one of our Consultants will be in contact.