Skilled Aluminium Welders

Skilled Aluminium Welders


Company
InsideRight
Location
Birmingham
Job Type
Full–time and Internship
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via JobMESH

Job Description
Job Description

A prestigious manufacturing business in the West Midlands is looking for Skilled TIG Aluminium Welders who are flexible to work rotating shifts.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Please do not apply unless you're an Aerospace TIG welder. Aerospace TIG welders are the only candidates who will be considered based on the client's requirements.
The role involves thin wall welding of stainless steel, Inconel and aluminium, so, you must have experience working with these materials. Experience in welding thin gauge material is essential.
Job Description:
Read and understand engineering drawings
Adhere to technical specifications
Self-inspection of welds following initial training
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained; time served with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in welding.
Previous welding experience in thin gauge Aluminium, Inconel or Stainless Steel
Good team member
Ability to communicate with colleagues
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Must have worked within the aerospace sector
37 hours standard hours, with regular overtime available once test pieces have been assessed and passed. Overtime is paid at enhanced weekday and weekend rates.
The roles can last up to for multiple years, with the opportunity to convert onto a permanent contract possible at certain junctures.
If this sounds like you, and you have aerospace experience please reply to this advert with an updated copy of your CV or call for more details.
Inside Right Ltd is acting as a recruitment business on behalf of a client.
Whilst we attempt to offer feedback to all applicants, sometimes, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, this is impossible to do. Therefore, if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of applying, on this occasion, you may have been unsuccessful.
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Skills Required
Aerospace
team player
skilled welder
experience of welding thin gauge material
welding
Qualifications Required
City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
Keywords
Aerospace
Skilled Welder
Aluminium
Stainless
city & guilds
team player
Weld
TIG
Coded

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, the National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Welders working overtime beyond 40 hours per week must receive 1.5 times the hourly rate under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This rate applies to all employed welders regardless of contract type.
Q What visa requirements apply for overseas welders seeking jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Home Office, overseas welders must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders as of 2026. The visa application requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 and costs £719 for applications made outside the UK. Dependants can join only if the main applicant earns above £38,700.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the Education and Skills Funding Agency, welders must hold a Level 3 Welding and Fabrication qualification or equivalent completed through an apprenticeship by 2026. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in coded welding processes such as TIG or MIG is mandatory for most roles. Employers verify this via the Apprenticeship Certificates England database.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder positions in the United Kingdom?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, applicants must provide a valid passport, National Insurance number, and welding qualification certificates such as BS EN ISO 9606 when applying. Right to work proof via a share code from the UKVI account is required before starting employment in 2026. Employers must retain copies for 2 years after employment ends.
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