TIG Welder
Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced TIG Welder to join a specialist engineering and industrial manufacturing facility in Northampton.
ROLE: TIG Welder
PAY RATE: £13.81 - £17.26 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
£13.81 per hour is the minimum starting rate and not a fixed salary. The final hourly rate will be agreed based on the candidate's experience, salary expectations, interview performance, and results of the TIG welding skills assessment.
CONTRACT TYPE: 12-week Temp to Perm
LOCATION: Northampton, UK
WORKING PATTERN: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week)
THE ROLE:
Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced TIG Welder to join a specialist engineering and industrial manufacturing facility in Northampton. This role is central to delivering high-quality welded assemblies used across a wide range of critical industrial applications. Working within a skilled workshop team, you will contribute to the accurate production of precision components, support the smooth workflow between departments, and uphold strict quality and safety standards. This position plays a key part in maintaining efficient operations within a rapidly evolving production environment, supported by strong training pathways and clear opportunities for long-term progression.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
You'll be joining a leading specialised industrial service provider offering innovative, high-quality engineering and manufacturing solutions. Their mission is simple: to make industry work better. With 170+ sites across the UK and Ireland, you'll be part of a supportive engineering community where expertise, development and collaboration are at the core.
In the last year alone, 72 colleagues who joined through a temp-to-perm route secured permanent positions - a strong reflection of the investment made in developing people.
WHY JOIN?
Supportive, engineering-focused environment
Extensive cross-training opportunities
Long-term career progression pathways
Temp-to-perm structure with strong success rates
Modern workshop with hands-on development from experienced welders
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
TIG welding components, often thin-wall materials
Picking and preparing components for assemblies
Producing welded components for the next stages in the manufacturing process
Liaising with multiple departments to maintain smooth operations
Recording failures and quarantining parts as required
Following fault-finding procedures
Using in-house systems to record H&S and quality information
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Competent understanding of English for H&S compliance
Strong TIG Welding skills (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium-highly desirable)
Basic IT literacy (data entry, emails)
Basic maths competency (angles, measurements, percentages)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good attitude, willingness to learn, adaptable and motivated
DESIRABLE:
ASME IX certification
Mechanical assembly knowledge
Machine operation experience
Experience in metallic hose assembly
Manufacturing/production background
Counterbalance/Reach FLT experience (training can be provided)
INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Face-to-Face (walk-through and discussion with hiring manager)
Skills Assessment: 1 hour practical TIG welding on scrap materials
PPE: Safety glasses & hi-vis can be provided; candidates must bring steel-toe boots & fire-retardant clothing
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive in-house training from experienced welders
Competency sign-off across machinery, tools and processes
E-learning modules included
Expected 8-month journey to full independence (may be faster for some tasks)
Optional FLT training
BENEFITS UPON BECOMING PERMANENT:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to buy 5 extra days
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Life Assurance
Paid wellbeing day
24/7 mental health and GP support
1:1 nutrition, personal training & coaching sessions
Physiotherapy (for you & partner)
Discounts, wellbeing content, and more
Company Sick Pay from day 1
Income Protection
Long service recognition
Free LinkedIn Learning
Free branded workwear
Free eye tests
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy