Welder Fitter – £42,000
Location: Stockport
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm (early finish Friday at 4pm)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a skilled Welder Fitter with TIG welding experience? Do you have a solid mechanical background and a passion for working on high-spec machinery in a manufacturing environment? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
We’re supporting a leading FMCG manufacturer in Stockport who is looking to expand their Engineering team with a hands-on Welder Fitter. You’ll be involved in welding, mechanical fitting, and maintenance of automated production equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out high-quality TIG welding (essential)
Use MIG and stick welding where required (preferred)
Fit and assemble mechanical components from engineering drawings
Perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and breakdown repairs
Conduct routine PPM tasks on production machinery
Work with gearboxes, conveyors, pump systems and more
Support production teams to maximise uptime and efficiency
Follow health and safety procedures, including LOTO and risk assessments
Assist with general facilities maintenance when needed
1 in 5 weeks on call
What We’re Looking For:
Apprentice-trained or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Strong TIG welding ability (this is a must)
MIG and stick welding skills – desirable
Experience with mechanical fitting, fault finding and inspections
Background in maintaining automated manufacturing machinery
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Health and safety awareness
Willing to join an on-call rota (paid, every 5 weeks – even if not called out)
What’s In It for You?
£42,000
Monday–Friday role with an early finish on Fridays
Company pension & life assurance
Free company products
Free on-site parking
Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema & gyms
Wellness support – EAP & OnDemand GP service
Free early access to pay
Salary sacrifice schemes
Employee referral bonuses
If this sounds like your next role, or you’d like more information, get in touch today or click apply!
Contact:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)