Fabricator Welder - TIG

Fabricator Welder - TIG


Company
Carbon60
Location
Sheffield
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£22.50 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
Via
via Totaljobs

Job Description
Fabricator Welder - TIG

Sheffield, S6 2AP.

Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.

Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.

Duties

As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.

About You

Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.

Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.

You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.

Interested?

In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.

Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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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