Overview
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN / SHEET METAL FABRICATOR & TIG WELDER
Salary: £34,692 + Overtime Potential
Location: Runcorn
Hours: 38 per week (4-day week: Mon-Thu, 07:00-17:00)
Hexagon Recruitment are recruiting for a skilled Manufacturing Technician (Sheet Metal Fabricator / TIG Welder) on behalf of our client — a market-leading manufacturer.
We are looking for an experienced professional with strong sheet metal fabrication skills and proven TIG welding capability.
Responsibilities
* Work with a range of metals to produce high-quality components and assemblies in line with engineering drawings.
* Carry out fabrication and assembly of sheet metal and mechanical components using a variety of hand and power tools.
* Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, Duplex and other metals (proven experience required).
* Ensure all products meet strict quality standards and customer specifications.
* Attend customer sites occasionally to support installation activities.
* Read and interpret technical drawings with excellent attention to detail.
* Work independently with minimal supervision.
* Undertake internal and external training to maintain required qualifications and safety standards.
* Support additional tasks within the business as needed.
* Physical aspects of the role: manual handling, lifting, working with heavy materials, and standing for long periods.
* Desirable: experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems (not essential).
Qualifications & Experience
* Level 3 apprenticeship in Sheet Metal Fabrication / Welding (or equivalent).
* Previous manufacturing environment experience (advantageous).
* Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.
* Good time management with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
Salary & Benefits
* £34,692 base salary (overtime available but not guaranteed)
* 4-day working week - enjoy Fridays off!
* 20 days holiday, increasing to 21.5 days after 5 years' service + bank holidays
* Flexible overtime scheme with the ability to accrue additional holiday
* Sick Pay*
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Fizz Discounts Platform
* Company Pension Scheme*
* Life Assurance & Income Protection with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)*
* Optional Private Medical Scheme*
* *Terms & conditions apply
How to apply
Call Hexagon Recruitment on (phone number removed) to apply
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