Fabricator Welder - TIG

Fabricator Welder - TIG


Company
Carbon60
Location
Sheffield
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£22.50 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
Via
via Totaljobs

Job Description
Fabricator Welder - TIG

Sheffield, S6 2AP.

Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.

Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.

Duties

As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.

About You

Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.

Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.

You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.

Interested?

In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.

Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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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