TIG Welder / Fabricator in Abingdon

TIG Welder / Fabricator Didcot, Oxfordshire £32,250 - £38,500 per annum (including shift allowance, dependent on experience) Permanent | Full Time Benefits Include: • Twice-yearly bonus scheme • Private healthcare • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Overtime opportunities • Ongoing training and development • Opportunity to gain and maintain welding certifications • Genuine career progression opportunities • Modern manufacturing environment • Stable, long-term employment Shift Pattern Monday to Thursday • Early Shift: 05:45 - 13:45 • Late Shift: 14:15 - 22:25 Friday • 05:55 - 13:00 Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business based in the Didcot area. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, our client is looking to recruit an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join their skilled production team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its employees, offers long-term stability and provides opportunities to develop additional skills and welding qualifications. The Role As a Production Technician (Welder/Fabricator), you will be responsible for carrying out a mixture of welding, fabrication and production activities to support the manufacture of high-quality engineered products. You will work to strict quality and safety standards while contributing to the ongoing success and continuous improvement of the production operation. Key Responsibilities • Carrying out TIG welding to a high standard • Supporting MIG welding activities where required • Working from engineering drawings, technical specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) • Maintaining and working towards company welding qualifications and coded welding standards • Fabricating, assembling and finishing precision engineered components • Completing grinding, forming and material preparation activities • Supporting additional manufacturing processes as required • Operating overhead cranes and production equipment (training available where required) • Working closely with production, engineering and support teams • Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards • Contributing towards continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities across the business What We're Looking For Essential • Previous TIG welding experience • Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment • Experience with a range of fabrication techniques • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Positive attitude and strong work ethic • Flexible approach and willingness to learn new processes and products • Ability to work effectively as part of a team Desirable • Previous MIG welding experience • Experience working to coded welding standards • Experience working on pressure vessels or similar specialist fabrications • Overhead crane experience • Engineering or welding qualifications What's On Offer • £32,000 - £38,500 per annum DOE • Paid monthly • Twice-yearly company bonus • Private healthcare • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Early finish every Friday • Overtime opportunities • Ongoing training and development • Opportunity to gain and maintain welding certifications • Excellent working environment • Long-term career progression • Permanent employment with a growing business This role would suit TIG Welders, MIG Welders, Fabricators, Welder Fabricators, Coded Welders, Manufacturing Technicians, Production Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers and Skilled Engineering Operatives looking to join a successful and growing manufacturer. Apply today for immediate consideration