MIG Welder / Fabricator – Defence Manufacturing
Stockport / Northwest UK | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + overtime
A long‑established defence manufacturer is recruiting experienced MIG Welder / Fabricators to support secured military vehicle and equipment programmes. This is hands‑on, high‑specification work producing armour and complex welded assemblies for defence platforms, with long‑term stability and consistent workload.
The role
- MIG welding on armour plate, armoured steel, and aluminium components
- Manufacturing assemblies using jigs and fixtures to engineering drawings and work instructions
- Working to military standards, tight tolerances, and defined quality requirements
- Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes
- Carrying out visual inspection and supporting NDT checks
- Understanding materials behaviour, residual stress, and weld quality on complex assemblies
- Completing work records accurately (SAP or similar MRP systems)
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What you’ll need
- NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent)
- Proven MIG welding experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, and welding specifications
- 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 early finish / half-day Fridays
- Training and ongoing qualification support will be provided, including EN ISO welder approvals 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
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