MIG Welder

MIG Welder


Company
Kinetic Plc
Location
Sheffield
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Kinetic Plc

Job Description
MIG Welder
Location: Sheffield, commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield
Hourly Pay: £15.08
Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 11:00 Friday - 40 hours including 2 x paid breaks
Tenure: Temp to perm

Join a busy and growing fabrication team as a MIG Welder, working on new projects and large engineered assemblies. You'll be welding mild steel (4mm+), building jigs from scratch, and producing high quality components for vehicle interiors, crushers for refuse lorries, and other heavy duty products. This role is ideal for an experienced, time served or apprentice trained MIG Welder who can work confidently from drawings and enjoys varied project work. You will need to complete a T fillet and MIG weld test on mild steel to be considered.

MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding mild steel, typically 4mm+ thickness
• Building jigs from scratch for production and project builds
• Working from engineering drawings to fabricate accurate assemblies
• Welding and assembling vehicle interiors, crushers and large fabricated structures
• Supporting new product builds, prototypes and bespoke fabrication work
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment

MIG Welder Skills and Experience
• Time served or highly experienced MIG Welder
• Strong jig building and fabrication skills
• Confident welding 4mm+ mild steel unassisted
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Experience with vehicle interiors or heavy fabrication is an advantage
• Good understanding of measurements, angles and fabrication layouts

You could be working for an employer with an ever-expanding order book, fantastic working hours and a great reputation with various transport links from the city centre. They pride themselves on their working environment and friendly atmosphere, as well as a willingness to put time into your development so if you're an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication and jig building skills, please click APPLY now.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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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