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MIG Welder

Location:

Chesterfield, UK

Hours

Job Category

Salary

Full Time

Industrial

£14.50 - £16.50ph DOE

About the Role

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are seeking a skilled and reliable MIG Welder to join our clients manufacturing team. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for welding and fabricating a variety of metal components to engineering drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively within a busy production environment.


Key Responsibilities


  • Carry out MIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

  • Prepare materials for welding, including cutting, grinding, and fitting components.

  • Assemble fabricated parts and structures to specified tolerances.

  • Perform visual inspections of completed welds to ensure quality standards are met.

  • Operate workshop equipment safely and efficiently.

  • Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with health and safety requirements.

  • Report defects, quality concerns, or equipment issues to the relevant supervisor.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and fabrication departments.

  • Meet production targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a MIG Welder within a manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environment.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

  • Experience working with mild steel and structural steel fabrications.

  • Competent in the use of hand tools, grinders, and workshop equipment.

  • Strong understanding of welding techniques and quality standards.

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

  • Overhead crane usage

 

Desirable Skills


  • Welding qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).

  • Experience with TIG welding or fabrication work.

  • Overhead crane or forklift licence.

  • Experience within structural steel, automotive, aerospace, or heavy engineering sectors.

 

Benefits


  • Competitive salary.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Training and development opportunities.

  • Employee assistance programme.

  • Free on-site parking.

 

Personal Attributes


  • Positive and proactive attitude.

  • Strong work ethic and reliability.

  • Flexible approach to workload and overtime requirements.

  • Ability to work accurately under pressure.

  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.


Hours: 7:30 - 4pm Monday to Thursday (Early finish on a Friday) Lots of OT available


Requirements


  • MIG Welding skills

  • Structural steel

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