Welder at Beagle Aircraft, Christchurch, Dorset

At Beagle Aircraft, we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for demanding aerospace applications.

We're looking for an experienced TIG Welder to join our Sheet Metal team at our Christchurch site.

Reporting to the Sheet Metal Supervisor, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality, precision welds on aerospace components, working with materials including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Welder who takes pride in their workmanship and enjoys working in a specialist manufacturing environment where precision, quality and attention to detail are essential.

The Role

You'll carry out TIG welding on aerospace components, working to detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements.

You'll be working with thin-gauge materials, producing accurate and reliable welds while ensuring all work meets strict aerospace quality standards.

You'll also work closely with our Quality, Engineering and Sheet Metal teams, supporting production requirements and maintaining compliance with applicable NADCAP welding standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Leave
• Long service awards
• Career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Early finish Friday

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out precision TIG welding on aerospace components, including thin-gauge aluminium and titanium.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, CAD models and customer specifications.
• Produce and complete job documentation and data cards in accordance with Company procedures.
• Inspect your own work to ensure weld quality, accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain high welding standards and support NADCAP welding audits.
• Ensure welding activities are completed safely, efficiently and within production deadlines.
• Maintain welding equipment and a clean, organised working environment.
• Support other areas of the Sheet Metal and manufacturing operation when required.

About You

We're looking for a skilled, hands-on Welder with strong technical ability and experience working to demanding manufacturing standards.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven TIG welding experience, ideally within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Experience welding aluminium, steels and titanium, particularly thin-gauge materials.
• Relevant welding qualifications and coding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, processes and safe working practices.
• Experience with brazing and an understanding of aerospace welding requirements.
• Previous experience working to NADCAP standards would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of resistance welding, sheet metal fabrication or fitting would be beneficial.

Why Join Beagle Aircraft?

This is an opportunity to apply your welding expertise within a specialist aerospace manufacturing business, producing precision components where quality and accuracy are critical.

You'll work alongside experienced Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams, using your technical skills to contribute directly to the production of high-quality aerospace products.

We're looking for someone who is quality-focused, reliable, proactive and takes genuine pride in producing excellent work.

If you're currently working as a TIG Welder, Aerospace Welder, Precision Welder or Sheet Metal Welder and are looking for your next opportunity within aerospace manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.