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 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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