Tig Welder

Tig Welder


Company
A5 Recruitment
Location
Manchester
Job Type
Internship
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Fabricator / Welder (TIG) Eccles, Manchester | £18.00 per hour | Days, Monday – Friday

Job Type: Temporary A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Rate of Pay: £18.00 per hour — holiday pay is accrued separately in line with current statutory legislation Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm, with overtime available as required About the Company

Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of architectural sheet metal work, manufacturing fabricated structures and panel systems for key customers across the country. A long-standing business currently upgrading its facility, they've invested in modern CNC machinery and are continuing to invest to remain a key supplier in their field. The Role An opportunity for a time-served, apprentice-trained engineer — or an experienced fabricator/welder — to join a busy fabrication team in Eccles.

Steel fabrication work using aluminium, Plastisol and other specialised materials Producing fabrications from pre-cut sections and in-house sources TIG and MIG welding on material thicknesses of 0.7 – 5mm Working from engineering drawings to defined tolerances, self-certifying in line with ISO requirements General maintenance activities as required What You'll Need You must have the legal right to work in the UK * Experience in steel fabrication and ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welder jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026 as set by the UK government. Welders must receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the rate. Employers in construction and manufacturing sectors are required to pay this without exception.
Q What visa do overseas applicants need for welder jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Overseas welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa lasts up to 5 years and costs £719 for applications made in 2026. Applicants must also hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
Welders must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent City & Guilds certification plus at least 2 years of documented experience in structural or pipe welding. Employers require proof of BS EN ISO 9606 certification for pressure welding roles. No formal degree is mandatory but apprenticeships completed after 2025 count toward eligibility.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Applicants must submit a CV, welding qualification certificates, proof of right to work such as a passport or share code, and a DBS check certificate dated within the last 12 months. For sponsored roles a valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference is mandatory. Applications without these documents are rejected by 95% of UK employers.
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