TIG Welder - Aluminium in Stockport, Greater Manchester

TIG Welder - Aluminium in Stockport, Greater Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United Kingdom

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026, applying directly to welder roles. Overtime rates must be at least 1.5 times this base for hours exceeding 40 per week under standard contracts. Employers must display this rate on payslips from that date.
Q What visa is required for non-UK welders to work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK welders need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders, whichever is higher, from January 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 rules. Applicants must score 70 points including English language at B1 level.
Q What qualifications are needed to qualify for welder jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, welders must hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Welding or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card to work on construction sites from 2026. Three years of documented experience is required for most employer-sponsored roles under immigration rules. Additional certification such as BS EN ISO 9606-1 is mandatory for pressure vessel work.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, applicants must provide a valid passport, proof of qualifications such as NVQ certificates, and a CSCS card when applying for welder roles in 2026. For sponsored positions, a Certificate of Sponsorship reference number is mandatory before visa application. Right to work checks require original documents presented in person within 3 months of start date.
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