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Fabricator Welder - TIG
Company
Carbon60
Location
Sheffield
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£22.50 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
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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.
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
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.
