MIG Welder

BE Recruitment Ltd

Northampton, Northamptonshire

8 months ago

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Posted: 28 Aug 2025 (8 months ago)

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General Operatives / MIG Welders Wanted! - Northamptonshire (NN5) 🔧
£16 per hour | Day Shifts | Immediate Start | Ongoing Opportunity

BE Recruitment are working with a manufacturer in the NN5 area of Northampton, currently looking for an experienced MIG Welder to join their growing team.

Working Hours & Pay:

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30

Friday: 07:00 - 15:00

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Key Duties:

MIG welding on 90% stainless steel / 10% ferrous materials

Work with material thicknesses between 1.2mm - 3.0mm, primarily 1.2mm - 1.5mm

Read and interpret engineering drawings (1st and 3rd angle)

Perform light gauge TIG welding with back purging

Carry out heavy gauge fabrication

Work on various projects from start to finish

Use tools such as grinders, orbital sanders, saws

Understand rolling and forming techniques

Use vernier calipers and tape measures to tight tolerances

Self-check your work to ensure quality standards are met

Requirements:

Previous MIG welding and manufacturing experience essential

Ability to work to targeted production times

Strong understanding of engineering drawings

Adhere to company policies and safety procedures

Experience in MIG welding and sheet metal processes is a plus

Desirable Skills:

Experience in TIG welding departments

Knowledge of sheet metal/machining processes

Ability to interpret both 1st and 3rd angle projection drawings

What's in it for you?

Full training provided

Opportunities for career advancement

Company pension

Free onsite parking

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff uniform

Canteen facilities

Staff events and team culture

Convenient Northampton location with great local amenities

Please call (phone number removed) or apply if interested, and one our team will be in touch!

If you haven't heard back from us within 3 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

BE Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruiter and therefore we welcome applications from all suitability skilled or qualified individuals, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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