Trainee Robot Welder - Nights in Rugeley, Staffordshire

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Robotic Welder to join our client, a growing sheet metal fabrication company based at their top class facility in Hixon, Staffordshire. These roles are long term temp to perm opportunities.

• Full on-the-job training will be provided, no specific experience required. Backgrounds in assembly, engineering, or manufacturing are preferred
• Start dates are 8th December 2026

Trainee Robotic Welder key job details:

• Night shift: 18:00 to 06:00, 4on4off (continental shift pattern)
• £15.89ph, weekly pay
• Long term work
• Full training provided

Trainee Robotic Welder duties:

• Use of a Robotic Welding Machine (such as a Yaskawa) to weld sheet metal from 2mm to 20mm in thickness
• Inputting the correct processes into the machine to allow it accurately complete the task
• Manual handling of material when loading the machine
• Preparing the material prior to loading it on the machine
• Quality check finished welds
• Take onboard the given training
• Comply with health and safety rules

Trainee Robotic Welder person specification:

• A previous background in assembly, engineering, or manufacturing are preferred
• Comfortable operating in a busy engineering and production environment
• Willing to take onboard the provided training
• Good English skills (reading, written, and verbal)
• Having your own car or motorbike is essential due to the location of the work

Interested in this Trainee Robotic Welder vacancy? Please apply by clicking the apply now button or by contacting IAP Recruitment.