Welding Technician

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Welding Technician in Bedford for a high-end production welding role. You will fabricate assemblies to a high standard and prepare them for painting, working to tight quality requirements.

The position requires experience with TIG and MIG welding on mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel, and the ability to read technical drawings. Evening shift is 15:00–01:00, with 25 days of leave and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience with TIG/MIG welding on mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Identify defects and document accordingly.
• Adhere to quality standards and safety procedures.
• Proficient with common hand tools (grinders, calipers, squares).

Responsibilities

• Weld assemblies to a high standard using TIG & MIG equipment.
• Follow drawings to produce weld assemblies.
• Prepare products for painting, ensuring surfaces are clean and scratch-free.
• Maintain stock of welding supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Quality control

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Angle grinders

Calipers

Squares

Job description

Job Summary

Welding Technician required to join a well‑established engineering company in Bedford. This role is a high‑end production welding position, performing repetitive work while maintaining high quality standards. The technician will fabricate assemblies to a high standard ready for painting.

Key Responsibilities

• High‑end production welding using TIG & MIG equipment.
• Follow drawings to produce weld assemblies to a high standard.
• Prepare products for painting, ensuring metal components are clean and scratch‑free.
• Maintain stock of welding supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, etc.) in mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, including angle grinders, squares, calipers, etc.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
• Hours: 15:00 – 01:00, Monday‑Thursday (Evening shift)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: 8% after 3‑month probation.
• Overtime available at a competitive rate.