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MIG Welder
Company
Kinetic Plc
Location
Sheffield
Posted
3 days ago
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via Kinetic Plc
Job Description
MIG Welder
Location: Sheffield, commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield
Hourly Pay: £15.08
Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 11:00 Friday - 40 hours including 2 x paid breaks
Tenure: Temp to perm
Join a busy and growing fabrication team as a MIG Welder, working on new projects and large engineered assemblies. You'll be welding mild steel (4mm+), building jigs from scratch, and producing high quality components for vehicle interiors, crushers for refuse lorries, and other heavy duty products. This role is ideal for an experienced, time served or apprentice trained MIG Welder who can work confidently from drawings and enjoys varied project work. You will need to complete a T fillet and MIG weld test on mild steel to be considered.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding mild steel, typically 4mm+ thickness
• Building jigs from scratch for production and project builds
• Working from engineering drawings to fabricate accurate assemblies
• Welding and assembling vehicle interiors, crushers and large fabricated structures
• Supporting new product builds, prototypes and bespoke fabrication work
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment
MIG Welder Skills and Experience
• Time served or highly experienced MIG Welder
• Strong jig building and fabrication skills
• Confident welding 4mm+ mild steel unassisted
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Experience with vehicle interiors or heavy fabrication is an advantage
• Good understanding of measurements, angles and fabrication layouts
You could be working for an employer with an ever-expanding order book, fantastic working hours and a great reputation with various transport links from the city centre. They pride themselves on their working environment and friendly atmosphere, as well as a willingness to put time into your development so if you're an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication and jig building skills, please click APPLY now.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Location: Sheffield, commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield
Hourly Pay: £15.08
Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 11:00 Friday - 40 hours including 2 x paid breaks
Tenure: Temp to perm
Join a busy and growing fabrication team as a MIG Welder, working on new projects and large engineered assemblies. You'll be welding mild steel (4mm+), building jigs from scratch, and producing high quality components for vehicle interiors, crushers for refuse lorries, and other heavy duty products. This role is ideal for an experienced, time served or apprentice trained MIG Welder who can work confidently from drawings and enjoys varied project work. You will need to complete a T fillet and MIG weld test on mild steel to be considered.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding mild steel, typically 4mm+ thickness
• Building jigs from scratch for production and project builds
• Working from engineering drawings to fabricate accurate assemblies
• Welding and assembling vehicle interiors, crushers and large fabricated structures
• Supporting new product builds, prototypes and bespoke fabrication work
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment
MIG Welder Skills and Experience
• Time served or highly experienced MIG Welder
• Strong jig building and fabrication skills
• Confident welding 4mm+ mild steel unassisted
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Experience with vehicle interiors or heavy fabrication is an advantage
• Good understanding of measurements, angles and fabrication layouts
You could be working for an employer with an ever-expanding order book, fantastic working hours and a great reputation with various transport links from the city centre. They pride themselves on their working environment and friendly atmosphere, as well as a willingness to put time into your development so if you're an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication and jig building skills, please click APPLY now.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for welder jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage rate for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2026. Welders must be paid this rate for every hour worked including overtime at time-and-a-half. Employers in manufacturing and construction sectors are required to record all hours and issue itemised payslips.
How many hours per week can a welder legally work in the United Kingdom including overtime limits?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week is limited to 48 hours over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations. Welders may opt out of the limit in writing but must still receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Night shifts for welders require health assessments every 2 years.
What tax code and National Insurance rate applies to welder salaries in the United Kingdom for the 2026/27 tax year?
As per GOV.UK and HMRC, welders with annual earnings above £12,570 use tax code 1257L and pay 8% National Insurance on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. Income tax is charged at 20% on earnings from £12,571 to £50,270. Employers must deduct tax and NI through PAYE and submit monthly to HMRC.
What visa route and salary threshold apply for non-UK welders applying for skilled work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and English language at B1 level. Processing takes up to 8 weeks with an Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
