Welder and Sheet Metal Worker

ADE Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for experienced welders in Greater London. The role involves welding aviation components, adhering to tight tolerances, and requires at least five years of experience in the aviation sector. A competitive salary of £36,275 plus overtime, company pension, and benefits are offered. Candidates should be trade qualified and have a good knowledge of fusion welding and reading engineering drawings. This is a days role, Monday to Friday, with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime at time and a half

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience working in the Aviation sector.
• Experience with materials including Nickel and Titanium based alloys.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding of aviation components to tight tolerances.
• Read, interpret and follow engineering drawings.
• Conduct general maintenance of jigs and fixtures.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Fusion welding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification (City and Guilds)

Job description

Welders / Sheet Metal Workers

£36,275 - £40,000 per annum

10% Employer Pension Contribution

27 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays!!)

Days role!

Lancashire

Are you an experienced welder with experience in manufacturing or engineering? Are you seeking a new role that matches your career development and aspirations? Well, read on!! My client has secured several major aerospace projects and have an orderbook bursting at the seams!! They are urgently looking to recruit welders within their engineering department. (This is days roles are 07 : 30 16 : 00, Monday to Friday).

Role Profile

As an experienced welder, this is a hands‑on position responsible for the welding of aviation components. Working to tight tolerances, this position will primarily work on productionised components but should also have the flexibility to work on new product introduction.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Experience in fitting small diameter tubes for Orbital welding to precise tolerances.
• Trade qualified with a recognised apprenticeship (City and Guilds etc.)
• Undertake TIG welding (manual, automatic and Orbital) to aircraft standards to fall in line with welding controls and processes.
• Read and interpret Engineering drawings.
• Read, interpret and follow batch cards ensuring that batch card discipline is adhered to at all times.
• General maintenance of machinery, jigs and fixtures is required to ensure a clean and healthy working environment.
• Working alongside the Operational team, reduce welding non-conformances and work to best practices.
• Assist with corrective actions and assist with route cause analysis to prevent issues from re-occurring.
• Support business improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

• Good knowledge of fusion welding, with at least five years experience working in the Aviation sector.
• Experience of working with a variety of materials including exotic metals such as Nickel and Titanium based alloys.
• Ability to work within in Team environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a wider team.
• Ability to read, understand and work towards engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner at different levels within the organisation.

The Offer

The client offers the welders a competitive base salary of £36,275, plus overtime at time and a half, company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.