MIG Welder/Fabricator - Defence

MIG Welder / Fabricator – Defence Manufacturing

Stockport | £19.97 per hour | Permanent

A long-established defence manufacturer in Stockport is recruiting experienced MIG Welders and Fabricators to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. You'll be producing armoured assemblies and specialist military equipment to exacting standards, with long-term stability backed by multi-year defence contracts.

What you'll be doing:

• MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, and aluminium components to military standards and tight tolerances
• Manufacturing defence equipment using jigs and fixtures, working to engineering drawings and work instructions
• Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
• Carrying out visual inspection and NDT checks to confirm conformity to specification
• Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
• Using hand tools and appropriate measuring instruments
• Completing work records accurately on SAP or similar MRP systems
• Identifying hazards before starting work and complying with EHS policies throughout
• Completing European welder approval tests on a regular basis

What you need:

• At least 12 months' MIG welding and/or fabrication experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Experience with MIG as a primary process (MAG and TIG desirable)
• Knowledge of HSLA steels and welding to BS EN ISO 5817 quality standards
• Understanding of welding and fabrication of complex assemblies including materials behaviour, HICC, and residual stress
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, NDT methods, and welding specifications
• Familiarity with quality standards such as DIN 2303, BS EN 1090-1, ISO 3834, or ISO 9001
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent (desirable)
• Flexibility to support occasional night shifts when operationally required (enhanced rates apply)

What's on offer:

• £19.97 per hour
• Overtime paid at x1.33, x1.5, and x2
• Days-based role with half-day Fridays
• Training and qualification support provided including EN ISO welder approvals and EN ISO (phone number removed) qualifications where required
• Competitive pension with enhanced employer contribution
• Life assurance and company sick pay (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Additional holiday and long-service rewards
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and EV charging
• Long-term job security through multi-year defence contracts

This business is a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists, and those with cadet or military experience.

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