Company
Elevation Recruitment
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£15 an hour
Posted
15 days ago
Via
via Totaljobs
Job description
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a well-established castings business in Sheffield, seeking an experienced Foundry Welder to join their team.
Role Overview:
As a Foundry Welder, you will be responsible for repairing and finishing cast metal components, ensuring they meet strict quality and industry standards. You’ll work within a skilled team, using various welding techniques to refine and perfect metal castings.
Shift Pattern:
4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (35-hour average week)
Hourly Rate: £15.00ph
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out welding repairs on cast components using TIG, MIG, and MMA welding techniques
• Inspect, grind, and finish castings to required specifications
• Work from engineering drawings and follow strict quality control procedures
• Ensure all work meets health & safety and industry regulations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the welding and finishing team
Key Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Castings Welder or similar role
• Strong TIG, MIG, or MMA welding skills, ideally within a foundry or heavy engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Team player with a proactive attitude
Benefits:
• 4-day working week – long weekends, every week!
• Competitive salary + company benefits
• Secure and well-established business with a strong order book
• Great working environment with a supportive team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Castings Welder to join a leading Sheffield-based castings manufacturer and enjoy the benefits of a 4-day working week.
Apply today! Or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for more information.
Role Overview:
As a Foundry Welder, you will be responsible for repairing and finishing cast metal components, ensuring they meet strict quality and industry standards. You’ll work within a skilled team, using various welding techniques to refine and perfect metal castings.
Shift Pattern:
4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (35-hour average week)
Hourly Rate: £15.00ph
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out welding repairs on cast components using TIG, MIG, and MMA welding techniques
• Inspect, grind, and finish castings to required specifications
• Work from engineering drawings and follow strict quality control procedures
• Ensure all work meets health & safety and industry regulations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the welding and finishing team
Key Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Castings Welder or similar role
• Strong TIG, MIG, or MMA welding skills, ideally within a foundry or heavy engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Team player with a proactive attitude
Benefits:
• 4-day working week – long weekends, every week!
• Competitive salary + company benefits
• Secure and well-established business with a strong order book
• Great working environment with a supportive team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Castings Welder to join a leading Sheffield-based castings manufacturer and enjoy the benefits of a 4-day working week.
Apply today! Or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for more information.
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