Company
Carbon60
Location
Sheffield
Job type
Contractor
Salary
£22.50 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
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Job description
Fabricator Welder - TIG
Sheffield, S6 2AP.
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.
Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.
Duties
As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.
About You
Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.
Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.
You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.
Interested?
In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sheffield, S6 2AP.
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm 6 months contract which may lead to other work.
Our client is a specialist UK engineering business supporting industrial customers with workshop and site-based engineering solutions, including the manufacture and installation of mild steel and stainless-steel fabrications. Specifically, the production of pipe spools, vessels, tanks, access steel work and ancillary equipment used within process and production environments. All TIG and MIG welded up to coded standard where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabricator Welder - TIG to join the mechanical engineering division, undertaking varied fabrication and welding work for a site-based contract in Sheffield S6 2AP.
Duties
As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator TIG welder, you will be working on site at a food production facility in Sheffield manufacturing ancillary pieces for the food and beverage industry. The range of work produced is extremely varied but will specifically include fabricating from mild steel box section and plate, one off pieces which form part of larger installations. Typically, bins, hoppers, frames, brackets, supports and guards. The work will also include fabricating pipe spools from 4' up to 8' sched 20 mild steel pipework. Other duties will include using the full range of workshop plant and equipment including saws, drills, hole punches, guillotines and laser cutters to form sheet metal pieces from drawings provided.
About You
Based in Sheffield you will need to live within a commutable distance of S6 2AP.
Demonstrable experience of fabricating and TIG welding to a high standard within a food, drink, petro chemical or similar industrial environment is essential for this position.
You will need to have exceptional all round TIG welding experience with current or previous coding's a definite advantage.
Interested?
In return for your experience, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £22.50PAYE and £32.00CIS per hour as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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What is the National Living Wage for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of April 2026 according to the latest rate update. Welders working overtime must receive 1.5 times this rate for hours beyond 40 per week. Employers in construction must also pay the Construction Industry Scheme deductions on top of this base rate.
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What visa and sponsorship salary threshold applies to overseas welders seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Overseas welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211, whichever is higher, as of 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application. Dependants are permitted only if the main applicant meets the £38,700 threshold.
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What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders must hold at least an NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent plus 2 years of verifiable experience in coded welding processes such as MIG, TIG or MMA. Employers in regulated sectors require current CSWIP or ASME certification valid for the specific material and position. No formal degree is mandated but apprenticeships must be completed through an approved provider registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
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Which documents are needed when applying for welder positions through the UK government apprenticeship or job schemes in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, National Insurance number, proof of NVQ Level 3 or CSWIP certificate, and a completed application via the Find a Job service by 31 March 2026 for the April intake. Right to work evidence and a Disclosure and Barring Service check dated within the last 12 months are mandatory for construction sites. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5MB each.
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