Tig Welder

Job Description:

TIG Welder required in South Leicester. 2 x shifts (no nights), days whilst training. Permanent, Immediate start available. 37 hours per week £18.30 - £18.45 per hour inc shift allowance, + Bonus, Overtime available.

We have recruited for this growing precision component manufacturer for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects. They manufacture a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine parts and as such, they are a key figure in the power generation supply chain and aerospace markets.

Pay: £14.89 per hour plus £2.83 shift premium = £17.72. There is opportunity for an increase to £18.45 following comprehensive training and receipt of accreditation regimes.

Key Responsibilities for Tig Welder:

• Completion of Tig welding tasks on Aero and IGT components in line with customer specification
• Completion of critical tube welding tasks, welding of vanes to vanes
• Inspection of work to ensure compliance with strict quality standards
• Using a range of air tools to perform work tasks
• Completion of all necessary paperwork (i.e batch cards)
• Understanding of basic Engineering drawings and method specifications.
• Adherence to all company policy’s and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.

Requirements for the position of the TIG Welder:

• Proven experience of TIG welding, ideally gained on aerospace and/or gas turbines
• Experience of working in a fast paced Manufacturing / Engineering environment
• Experience of using hand / air tools
• Ability to understand method specifications and basic engineering drawings
• Experience of using measuring systems to ensure quality adherence

Key Performance Measures:

• Achievement of production targets
• Quality performance
• Health and Safety compliance

Hours

• 37-hour contract - 2 shift pattern (shifts may change in line with demand and three shift working may be required)

Morning Hours

• 05:45 - 13:45 Monday - Thursday
• 05:45 - 10:45 Friday

Afternoon Hours

• 13:45 - 21:45 Monday - Thursday
• 10:45 - 15:45 Friday

Please note whilst training for the role hours of work will be -

• 08:00 - 16:25 Monday - Thursday
• 08:00 13:20 Friday

Holidays

• 26 days floating + 7 statutory days

This holiday entitlement increases after 2 years to 27 days and after 10 years to 28 days.

Overtime

• Overtime available and paid in line with agreed rates

Applicants must have valid proof of unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. 

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount