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TIG Welder - Aluminium in Stockport, Greater Manchester
Company
Energy Jobline CVL
Location
Stockport
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Updated — aluminium now leads the requirements and the title flags it:
TIG Welder (Aluminium)
Stockport | £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum) | 4-day week
Job Type: Permanent
A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Hours: 4-day week, 40 hours — Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Every Friday off.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established sheet metal fabrication specialist based in Stockport, delivering bespoke fabrication projects from small precision machine parts through to large structural steel assemblies. With in-house welding, profiling, laser cutting, grinding and sheet metal work, they're an ISO 9001-certified business serving manufacturers, architects, local authorities and housing developers.
The Role
We're recruiting an experienced TIG Welder with strong aluminium experience to join a busy fabrication workshop producing bespoke, varied work — no long production runs, with jobs ranging from precision parts to larger fabricated assemblies.
• TIG welding with a focus on aluminium, plus carbon and stainless steels
• Working from engineering drawings to produce bespoke fabrications
• Fabrication support — preparation, fitting and finishing of welded assemblies
• Working to quality standards within an ISO 9001-certified environment
What You'll Need
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Proven TIG welding experience on aluminium — essential
• Wider TIG experience in a fabrication environment (carbon/stainless steels)
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Comfortable with varied, bespoke work rather than repetitive production
What's On Offer?
• £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum)
• Permanent position
• 4-day working week — three-day weekend, every week
• Varied bespoke work — small precision parts through to large structural assemblies
If you're an aluminium TIG welder who wants variety and a four-day week, apply now for more details.
No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process
TIG Welder (Aluminium)
Stockport | £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum) | 4-day week
Job Type: Permanent
A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Hours: 4-day week, 40 hours — Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Every Friday off.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established sheet metal fabrication specialist based in Stockport, delivering bespoke fabrication projects from small precision machine parts through to large structural steel assemblies. With in-house welding, profiling, laser cutting, grinding and sheet metal work, they're an ISO 9001-certified business serving manufacturers, architects, local authorities and housing developers.
The Role
We're recruiting an experienced TIG Welder with strong aluminium experience to join a busy fabrication workshop producing bespoke, varied work — no long production runs, with jobs ranging from precision parts to larger fabricated assemblies.
• TIG welding with a focus on aluminium, plus carbon and stainless steels
• Working from engineering drawings to produce bespoke fabrications
• Fabrication support — preparation, fitting and finishing of welded assemblies
• Working to quality standards within an ISO 9001-certified environment
What You'll Need
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Proven TIG welding experience on aluminium — essential
• Wider TIG experience in a fabrication environment (carbon/stainless steels)
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Comfortable with varied, bespoke work rather than repetitive production
What's On Offer?
• £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum)
• Permanent position
• 4-day working week — three-day weekend, every week
• Varied bespoke work — small precision parts through to large structural assemblies
If you're an aluminium TIG welder who wants variety and a four-day week, apply now for more details.
No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
