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 National Living Wage for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026, equating to £497.60 for a 38.9-hour week. Overtime must be paid at least 1.5 times this rate under the Working Time Regulations. Employers must display the current rates on payslips from that date.
Q What salary threshold applies for a Skilled Worker visa as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, welders applying for a Skilled Worker visa in 2026 require a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211, whichever is higher. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application. Dependants are allowed only if the salary exceeds £38,700.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, welders must hold a Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card for construction sites. Applicants need at least 2 years of documented experience verified by references. No formal degree is mandated but English language at B1 level is required for visa routes.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, applicants must submit a CV, welding qualification certificates, passport, and proof of right to work such as a share code from the UKVI system. For sponsored roles, a Certificate of Sponsorship reference is mandatory. Applications via the gov.uk Find a Job service require these uploaded within 14 days of shortlisting.
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