MIG Welder
Location: Midlands
Starting Salary: £35,000 P/A
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits: Overtime at x1.5 (with strong availability), Pay Increase After Probation, Paid Dinner Breaks, 28 Days Holiday, 8% Pension, Tools, Uniform, Sick Pay, and more.
The Business
Approaching 50 years in business, our client has grown to become an industry-leading Welding & Fabrication specialist providing MIG & TIG welding, maintenance, and general fitting/fabrication services to the Aggregates, Quarrying, Heavy Manufacturing, and Recycling sectors.
Nationally recognised for their craftsmanship and now investment-backed, they employ over 30 skilled engineers in the UK and achieve an impressive £3 million annual turnover.
What makes them unique is their family-run ethos — a commitment to rewarding and engaging their workforce has resulted in high retention rates, internal promotions, and long-term client relationships (5–10+ years).
Their project portfolio includes Bucket Refurbishments, Hard Castings, Conveyors, Crushers, Hardened Plate, Chrome Carbide Wear Plate Manufacturing and more for industry leaders such as Caterpillar, Midland Quarry Products, Tarmac, and Hanson.
The Role
- Workshop-based MIG Welder/Fabricator producing and repairing mild steel projects for clients including CAT, Tarmac, and Hanson.
- Carry out repairs, refurbishments, and MIG welding of various plate types.
- Work from engineering drawings, performing fitting, fabrication, and related workshop duties.
- Assist with bespoke fabrication projects to customer specifications.
Hiring Requirements
- Experience: 3–5 years as a MIG Welder, ideally with fabrication experience.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC Level 2 or 3 in Welding (preferably via a recognised apprenticeship).
About Auxtronic
Auxtronic is committed to equality in the workplace and acts as an equal opportunities employer.
We specialise in engineering recruitment, representing clients across the manufacturing, distribution, and automation sectors throughout the UK and Europe.
Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and always welcomes contact from skilled tradespeople and engineers looking to advance their careers or expand their departments.
For more information about our opportunities, services, and testimonials, please contact us directly or visit our website and LinkedIn page.