Welding Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Overtime available

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Welding Technician in Bedford to join a well-established engineering firm. The role offers an evening shift and a clear progression path within a busy manufacturing environment.

This position focuses on high-end production welding using TIG and MIG processes, following drawings to assemble welds, and preparing products for painting while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with TIG/MIG welding on mild steel, aluminium or stainless.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship in a production environment.
• Ensure safe, clean workspace with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follow drawings to produce weld assemblies to a high standard.
• Prepare products for painting; ensure components are clean and scratch-free.
• Maintain stock of welding supplies.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Tools

TIG welding equipment

MIG welding equipment

Calipers

Angle grinders

Job description

Position

Position: Welding Technician

Location

Location: Bedford

Salary

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Hours

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 15:00-01:00 (Evening shift)

Job Description

Welding Technician required to join a well-established Engineering company that is based in the Bedford area.

This role is a high-end production welding role, requiring some repetitive work whilst maintaining the high quality required by our industry.

The Welding Technician role will be responsible for completing fabricate assemblies to a high standard ready for painting.

Job Overview

High-end production welding using a variety of TIG & MIG welding equipmentFollowing drawings to produce weld assemblies to a high standardPreparing products for painting, ensuring metal components are clean and scratch freeResponsibility for maintaining stock of welding suppliesMaintain a clean and safe working environment

Job Requirements

Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG etc.) in mild steel, aluminium and stainless steelAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsBe able to identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identifiedPerform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety proceduresProficient in the use of hand tools, including angle grinders, squares, calipers etc.

Salary & Benefits

Salary - £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE)15:00 - 01:00 Evening Shift (Monday - Thursday)25 days annual leave + bank holidaysPension scheme - paying 8% following a 3-month probation completionOvertime available at a competitive rate

Recruitment Agency

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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