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MIG Welder
Company
Kinetic Plc
Location
Sheffield
Posted
3 days ago
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via Kinetic Plc
Job Description
MIG Welder
Location: Sheffield, commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield
Hourly Pay: £15.08
Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 11:00 Friday - 40 hours including 2 x paid breaks
Tenure: Temp to perm
Join a busy and growing fabrication team as a MIG Welder, working on new projects and large engineered assemblies. You'll be welding mild steel (4mm+), building jigs from scratch, and producing high quality components for vehicle interiors, crushers for refuse lorries, and other heavy duty products. This role is ideal for an experienced, time served or apprentice trained MIG Welder who can work confidently from drawings and enjoys varied project work. You will need to complete a T fillet and MIG weld test on mild steel to be considered.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding mild steel, typically 4mm+ thickness
• Building jigs from scratch for production and project builds
• Working from engineering drawings to fabricate accurate assemblies
• Welding and assembling vehicle interiors, crushers and large fabricated structures
• Supporting new product builds, prototypes and bespoke fabrication work
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment
MIG Welder Skills and Experience
• Time served or highly experienced MIG Welder
• Strong jig building and fabrication skills
• Confident welding 4mm+ mild steel unassisted
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Experience with vehicle interiors or heavy fabrication is an advantage
• Good understanding of measurements, angles and fabrication layouts
You could be working for an employer with an ever-expanding order book, fantastic working hours and a great reputation with various transport links from the city centre. They pride themselves on their working environment and friendly atmosphere, as well as a willingness to put time into your development so if you're an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication and jig building skills, please click APPLY now.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Location: Sheffield, commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield
Hourly Pay: £15.08
Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 11:00 Friday - 40 hours including 2 x paid breaks
Tenure: Temp to perm
Join a busy and growing fabrication team as a MIG Welder, working on new projects and large engineered assemblies. You'll be welding mild steel (4mm+), building jigs from scratch, and producing high quality components for vehicle interiors, crushers for refuse lorries, and other heavy duty products. This role is ideal for an experienced, time served or apprentice trained MIG Welder who can work confidently from drawings and enjoys varied project work. You will need to complete a T fillet and MIG weld test on mild steel to be considered.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding mild steel, typically 4mm+ thickness
• Building jigs from scratch for production and project builds
• Working from engineering drawings to fabricate accurate assemblies
• Welding and assembling vehicle interiors, crushers and large fabricated structures
• Supporting new product builds, prototypes and bespoke fabrication work
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment
MIG Welder Skills and Experience
• Time served or highly experienced MIG Welder
• Strong jig building and fabrication skills
• Confident welding 4mm+ mild steel unassisted
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Experience with vehicle interiors or heavy fabrication is an advantage
• Good understanding of measurements, angles and fabrication layouts
You could be working for an employer with an ever-expanding order book, fantastic working hours and a great reputation with various transport links from the city centre. They pride themselves on their working environment and friendly atmosphere, as well as a willingness to put time into your development so if you're an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication and jig building skills, please click APPLY now.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the National Living Wage rate for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026 according to the Department for Business and Trade. Welders must receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 40 hours per week. Employers in construction must also pay at least £35,000 annual equivalent for sponsored roles under the Skilled Worker visa route.
What visa sponsorship requirements apply to non-UK welders seeking jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Non-UK welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026. The role must meet the £38,700 minimum salary threshold or the going rate for welders of £18.50 per hour whichever is higher. Applicants must also hold at least B1 English language certification and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,035 per year.
What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card at blue skilled worker level. A minimum of 2 years documented experience in MIG TIG or arc welding processes is required for most construction sites. Employers must verify qualifications through the UK NARIC service before offering employment.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Full-time welders receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays equating to 28 days for a 5-day week. Night shift welders must receive an additional £2.50 per hour allowance and health assessments every 2 years.
