TIG Welder - Aluminium in Stockport, Greater Manchester

TIG Welder - Aluminium in Stockport, Greater Manchester


Company
Energy Jobline CVL
Location
Stockport
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Energy Jobline

Job Description
Updated — aluminium now leads the requirements and the title flags it:

TIG Welder (Aluminium)

Stockport | £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum) | 4-day week

Job Type: Permanent

A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Hours: 4-day week, 40 hours — Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Every Friday off.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established sheet metal fabrication specialist based in Stockport, delivering bespoke fabrication projects from small precision machine parts through to large structural steel assemblies. With in-house welding, profiling, laser cutting, grinding and sheet metal work, they're an ISO 9001-certified business serving manufacturers, architects, local authorities and housing developers.

The Role

We're recruiting an experienced TIG Welder with strong aluminium experience to join a busy fabrication workshop producing bespoke, varied work — no long production runs, with jobs ranging from precision parts to larger fabricated assemblies.
• TIG welding with a focus on aluminium, plus carbon and stainless steels
• Working from engineering drawings to produce bespoke fabrications
• Fabrication support — preparation, fitting and finishing of welded assemblies
• Working to quality standards within an ISO 9001-certified environment

What You'll Need
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Proven TIG welding experience on aluminium — essential
• Wider TIG experience in a fabrication environment (carbon/stainless steels)
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Comfortable with varied, bespoke work rather than repetitive production

What's On Offer?
• £17.00 per hour (circa £35,000 per annum)
• Permanent position
• 4-day working week — three-day weekend, every week
• Varied bespoke work — small precision parts through to large structural assemblies

If you're an aluminium TIG welder who wants variety and a four-day week, apply now for more details.

No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of April 2026. Welders must receive at least this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the rate. Employers in construction must also comply with the Construction Industry Scheme for payments.
Q What visa is required for non-UK welders to work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship. The visa requires a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for SOC code 5211 as of 2026. Applications cost £719 for up to 3 years and must be submitted online before travel.
Q What qualifications are needed to work as a welder in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, welders require a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card for construction sites. Applicants must also hold BS EN 287 or ISO 9606 certification for specific welding processes. No formal university degree is mandated but 2 years of documented experience is standard for skilled roles.
Q How many hours can welders legally work per week in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, welders are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period unless they opt out in writing. Night shifts for welders require at least 11 hours rest between shifts and 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year. Overtime must be paid at enhanced rates under the Working Time Regulations.
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