TIG Welder / Fabricator
MUST HAVE THE RELEVANT RIGHT TO WORK IN PLACE AS OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS ON TIME/DATE RESTRICTED VISAS.
We re looking for an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join a friendly and well-established precision engineering company based in Hailsham. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, technical environment where quality, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
What you ll be doing
In this role, you ll be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components, working to detailed engineering drawings and tight tolerances. Your day-to-day duties will include:
TIG welding and fabrication of components and sub-assemblies to specification
Making sure all work is completed on time and to a high standard
Working closely with the machine shop and wider team to meet production schedules
Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished work meets requirements
Setting up and running leak-testing operations using helium mass spectrometry equipment
What we re looking for
We re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and understands the importance of quality and safety.
You ll ideally have:
At least 3 years TIG welding experience
Experience working with stainless steel (Mu-metal experience would be an advantage)
Good fabrication skills and confidence using precision measuring equipment
The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
A flexible attitude and the ability to manage your own workload
A strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards
A continuous-improvement mindset and a willingness to help the team meet targets
Qualifications such as BTEC / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering are preferred but not essential if you have the right hands-on experience. Basic turning knowledge would also be a bonus.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Early finish at 12pm every Friday
Please note: due to the location, you ll need to be able to drive.
What s in it for you?
Salary negotiable depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday used during Christmas shutdown)
Company pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contribution)
Life insurance at 4x annual salary (rising to 6x when enrolled in the pension scheme)
Occupational health support, including annual health checks
Occupational sick pay (1 3 weeks full pay depending on service)
Annual eye test and contribution towards prescription or safety glasses